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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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SacRT began piloting the service in February 2018 in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation using compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Electrify America fully subsidized the costs of the shuttles, the DC fast-charging infrastructure to support them, and the retrofit costs. —Richard Steinberg.

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Mitsubishi bringing 2018 Outlander PHEV to US in December

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The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. It is also the only PHEV with DC Fast Charging capability (CHAdeMO). DC Fast Charging. Equipped with a 2.0-liter Equipped with a 2.0-liter Battery Charge Mode. Warranty and Pricing.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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Initial properties will begin offering service by the end of summer 2018 with more locations coming on board every month. SacRT is planning an initial launch in July 2018 as a new, on- demand micro-transit shuttle service. These cars will be available for rental by residents as a paid service at competitive rates.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Additionally, the company will direct $25 million of the $200 million investment for an initiative in the City of Long Beach and the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles (Long Beach-Wilmington), for a “Green City” program. This represents the third of four investment phases as part of its 10-year commitment of $800 million in the state.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Driving PA Forward launched in 2018 with the goal of permanently reducing NO x emissions in Pennsylvania by 27,700 tons by supporting clean transportation projects with funding from the commonwealth’s $118.5 The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods. million settlement with Volkswagen.

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Former CEO of American Electric Power Dies at 94

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Holt provided AC and DC voltage and current calibration instruments to all branches of the U.S. He closed the business in 2018. The OCCHC builds apartments and homes in low-income neighborhoods. While there, he suggested the company build more accurate calibration systems. Johnson served in the U.S.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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times more than in 2018. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. In addition, funds must be used for the installation of a bank of at least four 150kW DC fast chargers at a given location.

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