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Fontaine Modification offers refrigerated trailer electrification through new strategic alliance with eNow

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The company successfully tested the first zero-emission eTRU for commercial use on a Challenge Dairy truck making urban deliveries in 2017.

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Cummins provides US Postal Service with 8 electric vans in California

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The pilot program, made possible by a grant from the California Air Resources Board to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and administered by CALSTART, will place the zero-emission vehicles in Fresno and Stockton.

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Tesla Semi Megacharger operation expands for PepsiCo.

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at its Fresno, California, bottling and distribution center. Permits have been submitted for an 8-stall site at Pepsi’s production facility in Fresno, California. In 2017 , it placed an order for 100 Semis, transporting everything from Doritos to Moutain Dew between manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.

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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications

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CALeVIP’s first incentive project was launched in Fresno County in December 2017, and others are slated for other areas of the state. A national nonprofit organization, CSE manages statewide incentive programs for electric vehicles and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in California, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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These metro areas are expected to account for more than 50% of expected battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation outside California through 2022 (Navigant, 2017). Bridgeport (CT) for the New York City market. Metro DCFC stations will be placed in retail locations and are intended to serve EV drivers in their daily fueling needs.

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UPS enters agreement with Clean Energy Fuels for renewable natural gas (biomethane) in the US

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The company has a goal of driving one billion miles using its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet by the end of 2017. UPS fueling stations in Sacramento, Fresno and Los Angeles will utilize Redeem RNG for refueling tractors and delivery vehicles in UPS’ fleet beginning this month. Clean Energy Fuels, co-founded by T.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. These metro areas are expected to account for 89% of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in operation through 2022, according to a 2017 Navigant report. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade. San Diego-Carlsbad.