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New study shows a rapid increase of diesel-fueled backup generators across California

Green Car Congress

New research by economic and public policy consulting group M.Cubed finds a proliferation of backup generators across California, with nearly 90% being diesel-fueled, posing significant obstacles to achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets and driving nearly $136 million in annual health costs. Of these, 20,907 are diesel-fueled.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

Green Car Congress

million to seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans across 23 states. The projects would also help improve air quality in underserved areas of major American cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, and Salt Lake City.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks

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The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the two most popular used EVs among buyers in 2023, making up nearly half of the total market for pre-owned electric cars. Unfortunately, it appears gas-powered cars are still the favored option for many consumers. The Model 3 made up 34.9 percent of the sales. I’d love to hear from you!

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Amy Sinclair speaks to friend about driving electric. Amy Sinclair is the only woman presently serving on the board of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association (GGEVA) , and for many years she has been one of the few female members of this Electric Auto Association (EAA) Bay Area chapter.

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Uber reports success with Tesla rental program after 1 year

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million gallons of gas, from being burned. Trips completed by Hertz Tesla vehicles in San Francisco and Oakland during the weeks of November 21, 2021, and May 22, 2022, respectively. Or, at the very least, have Tesla drivers been able to attract more rides than their gas-powered counterparts?

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EVmatch Installs EV Chargers At Multi-Family Properties, And They Could Be Available To You

EV Match

At current growth rates, there will be more than 30 million electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads within a decade, and that was projected before California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts called to ban gas car sales by 2035. This article was updated March 12th, 2021. So, the question is — where will they all charge?

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Car rental company launches Tesla fleet in CA, NY, NJ with Model 3 for $995 per month

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Available in San Francisco in California, Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York, and Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 15, the Model 3’s Long Range All-Wheel-Drive trim level will be available for customers to rent monthly for as little as $995. Three-month terms cost $1,350 per month and six months for $1,125 per month.

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