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California cap-and-trade spending doubles to $1.4 billion in 2018; xEV rebates, affordable housing, wildfire prevention, public transit

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An annual ' tracking the progress of California Climate Investments, released by the California Air Resources Board and the California Department of Finance, finds that nearly $1.4 billion in new funding last year went to projects across all of California’s 58 counties—almost double the $720 million spent in 2017.

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Aemetis RNG production exceeds plan by 20% during Q2 2023

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in 2018 to build a network of assets to capture methane from dairy lagoons, focused on the 80 dairies that are existing feed customers of the Aemetis ethanol plant and other local dairies that supply milk for cheese production and other products. million dairy cows at more than 1,000 dairies.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1S

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American EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive initially unveiled a prototype of its futuristic all-electric SUV—the R1S—at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2018. This article will explore the Rivian R1S, examining its available models and premium features and showcasing how financing the R1S through EV Life can save you both time and money.

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Anaheim Transportation Network orders 40 BYD electric buses; 57% electric fleet by 2020

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ATN was one of 28 California projects selected in 2018 to receive a grant from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), which provides awards from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to help finance transformative, reduction-of-emission capital improvements. Each year more than 9.5

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RATP splits ~800 electric bus order between HeuliezBus, Bluebus/Bolloré and Alstom/Alstom Aptis

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The up to €400-million order is the result of a consultation launched in January 2018, the aim of which was to accelerate the renewal of the RATP bus fleet. The consultation is divided into 3 lots giving rise to a framework agreement (market) of two years and a maximum amount of €133 million each.

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Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin to expand technology partnership and shareholding; hybrid and electric powertrains

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The new agreement will see Mercedes-Benz AG grant access to a range of advanced Mercedes-Benz technologies, including next generation hybrid and electric powertrains, as well as other vehicle components and systems. Following Aston Martin’s IPO in 2018 and various further financing rounds, Mercedes-Benz AG now owns a 2.6%

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AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

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This service can also provide debt financing or secure grant funding to reduce capital expenditures and implement resiliency plans as needed. Tri Delta Transit launched its electric bus program in 2018. As we expand our EV fleet, we look forward to working with AMPLY to realize even greater savings.

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