Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

Following a competitive grant solicitation, the California Air Resources Board has chosen San Diego-based nonprofit organization Pedal Ahead as the administrator to implement California’s statewide Electric Bicycle Incentive Project. The equity-focused program is expected to launch officially in the first quarter of 2023.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

The California Air Resources Board’s California Clean Fuel Reward program provides an instant price reduction of up to $750 at the point of sale or lease for eligible new plug-in electric vehicles at participating retailers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

The California Air Resources Board announced a new statewide grant and loan program to help lower-income consumers across California get into the cleanest new and used cars on the market. The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, run by the Oakland-based nonprofit Beneficial State Foundation, was launched with a $5-million CARB grant.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tesla dominated electric vehicle registrations in California in 2023, but the growth of EVs as a whole turned out to be the true winner in the state as adoption saw a 5 percent uptick. percent market share in California last year. BMW saw the biggest year-over-year market share increase in California, with 2.2 Tesla saw a 24.6

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2022

The California Assembly Transportation Committee passed a landmark ZEV incentive reform bill, AB 2816 , by a 6-2 vote on Monday. If passed, this bill would make California the first government in the world to focus ZEV incentives on maximizing cuts in gasoline consumption.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2021

The California Energy Commission has awarded GTI and Sierra Northern Railway nearly $4,000,000 to fund the design, integration, and demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell switching locomotive to support the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM) initiative. —Ted Barnes, Director of R&D at GTI.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

In early 2023, the battery-electric Class 8 trucks will be deployed in QCD’s Southern California fleet operations delivering products to restaurants and coffee shops throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The remaining trucks of the order will be deployed throughout 2022 and early 2023.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In 2019, more than a quarter of California IOU customers were enrolled in the CARE program. About eight million residents currently owe money to investor-owned utilities, according to a recent presentation by the California Public Utility Commission. Overall average residential rates, including those on low-income rates (CARE).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2018

California Governor Edmund G. today signed executive order B-18-18, directing all State entities to work with the private sector and all appropriate levels of government to put at least 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. million zero-emission vehicles to California by 2025. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

California has the green light to start using federal infrastructure funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the state’s interstates and highways following the recent federal approval of a joint plan by Caltrans and California Energy Commission.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2020

The failure to include the funds “undermines California’s ability to reach five million zero emission vehicles through the build out of 200 publicly available hydrogen fueling stations…risking equal and affordable access to clean transportation,” the legislators wrote.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring sales of all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035 and additional measures to eliminate harmful emissions from the transportation sector.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2022

With a $40,000 incentive, the Tesla Semi could be purchased at a price that is more affordable than a Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid without incentives. California, for example, offers the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), which features incentives of up to $120,000 for Class 8 sustainable vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

California Climate Investments —a program designed to put billions of dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—is funded with proceeds from the State’s Cap-and-Trade GHG emissions reduction program and is administered by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). California’s cap-and-trade program has raised $15.8

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2021

In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. Electric vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 8% of all light-duty vehicles sold in California. —CARB Executive Officer Richard W.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 25, 2021

While an affordable $25,000 Tesla remains a dream for some, this might not be the case for some in-the-know California residents. Being located properly in California (and qualifying), you can actually purchase a Model 3 for around $25,000. Originally published on Tesla Oracle & EV Annex. Geography is key here.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Propel Fuels, California’s leading low carbon fuel retailer, plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging network to bring fast and affordable access across the state of California. Propel has success in serving hard-to-reach low carbon fuel constituencies, including California’s designated disadvantaged communities.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Lucid teases more affordable versions of its Air being made. An ongoing California heat wave serves to emphasize the importance of time-of-use rates and smart EV charging in the future. Buick offers buyouts to its dealers unconvinced of the EV shift. And are heavy EVs a concern for everyone else?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2020

By 2045, California will require the deployment of up to a staggering 55 gigawatts (GW) of long duration energy storage (LDES) to support its 100% clean electricity goals, according to a new modeling study released by the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA). —Alex Morris, Executive Director of CESA.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. HVIP was formed by CARB to respond to a key market challenge by making clean trucks and buses more affordable for fleets.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2020

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, has opened four new fueling stations in northern and central California, providing greater accessibility to 100% renewable diesel. Neste’s fuel has already played a major role in California’s low carbon fuel standard, replacing more than 1.6 billion gallons of fossil diesel.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2022

In California, the 2021 Budget Act committed $3.9 In his new budget proposal for 2022-23, California Governor Gavin Newsom is adding an additional $6.1 billion towards zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) acceleration through 2023-24. billion ($3.5 billion General Fund, $1.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

California electric utilities are teaming up with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to offer the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR), a point-of-sale price reduction of up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of any eligible new Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (BEV or PHEV) from a participating automotive retailer.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Accordingly, the top 10 states with the highest overall EV adoption rates—California, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Massachusetts—have continued to see EV adoption rates grow steadily, climbing year-over-year through the first half of 2023. Each month, the J.D.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Plug-in hybrid sales sputter in California. The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup arrives, just ahead of an Ioniq 5 debut. And Massachusetts aims to soften the sting of demand charges on EV charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, and Ioniq Electric arrive to dealerships soon.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Electrify America is investing $3 million to provide education and awareness programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout California on the benefits of driving zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and available cash incentives. The six recipients of Electrify America’s investment are: Breathe Southern California.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) The bad news Although the lower prices are working to move inventory, can Ford afford to keep prices lower? New data shows sales are up while inventory is finally dwindling.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There’s a growing number of affordably priced electric motorcycles hitting the US market, but many are still produced overseas. Thanks to a $20M California grant though, electric motorcycle manufacturer RYVID will be able to build its RYVID Anthem bikes in the Golden State and create hundreds of jobs in the process.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is making additional clean vehicle rebates available for lower-income consumers. In November 2020, CARB also instituted the California Clean Fuel Reward program that offers all EV purchasers up to $1,500 off the vehicle cost at the point of sale.

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Teslarati

APRIL 14, 2023

Tesla continues to test Model 3 Highland candidates in California, just days after the first images of the alleged vehicle were shared. The Model 3 truly brought Tesla to the level it is at today, as it was the company’s first mass-market and widely affordable vehicle in its lineup.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has released its ZEV Action Plan Priorities Update. The plan updates the 2016 report, directing State of California departments to coordinate and implement specific actions that advance the uptake of electric vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In December, EV Life , a mission-driven startup based in California, launched a new product called an EV Climate Loan to empower drivers to use their EV incentives to save up to $200 per month on their auto loan payments. The post Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2023

The upcoming Mercedes AMG EQE SUV was spotted completing testing in California ahead of a planned launch in the coming year. This includes flagship models like the EQS, the electric variant of the historic S-Class, and affordable models like the EQA. You can also reach me on Twitter @ WilliamWritin.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2021

Tesla buyers in California can once again receive the State’s $1,500 Clean Fuel Reward for purchasing an electric vehicle. The incentive was established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in an attempt to “make it easier to own an EV.” No income or location restrictions are outlined.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. It accommodates a full charge in about 2 hours (80-mile range) or 2.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Californians have purchased more than 100,000 plug-in cars (PEVs) since the market started in 2010, according to figures gathered by the California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative. —California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Californians buy approximately 40% of all the PEVs sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2021

The California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the first joint agency report and a summary document examining how the state’s electricity system can become carbon-free by 2045. Additional Multiagency Actions.

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