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California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

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Significant investments include: Low-Income Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure: $256 million for low-income consumer purchases, and $900 million to expand affordable and convenient ZEV infrastructure access in low-income neighborhoods.

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California ARB awarding $1.6 million to LA for low-income EV carsharing pilot program

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The grant will fulfill a key mandate of SB 1275, the Charge Ahead California Initiative, enacted last year to make clean transportation more widely available, particularly in low and moderate-income neighborhoods. Earlier post.). The funding for the project comes from fees collected under the state’s climate change law, AB 32.

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San Diego, Parking Reforms Work for Climate & Small Biz

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San Diego has quickly emerged as a leader when it comes to sensible updates to zoning rules that shape city neighborhoods. Since 2019, the City has adopted two key policies that will help its neighborhoods become more affordable, inclusive […].

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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

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Affordable Clean Energy for All , a coalition of groups that include open NEM 3.0 Affordable Clean Energy for All , a coalition of groups that include open NEM 3.0 Kathy Fairbanks, a spokeswoman from Affordable Clean Energy for All, highlighted this recently. takes from the disadvantaged and gives to the wealthy. .

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Study suggests elevated air pollution could diminish health benefits of living in walkable communities

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The benefits of living in a walkable neighborhood could be diminished by increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution, suggests a study led by St. million adults from 15 Ontario municipalities, challenges the notion that living in walkable neighborhoods always improves overall health and well-being. Howell et al.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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Governments all over the world are providing bonuses and incentives in the form of tax reduction and subsidies to promote the use and adaption of electric vehicles as it is an easier way to decrease pollution and improve air quality. The companies are also provisioning substantial benefits to increase their market share on the EV market.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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several jurisdictions have unveiled different incentives to make e-bikes more affordable. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. For those of you who have yards and gardens, electric landscaping equipment is making inroads into neighborhoods nationwide. E-bikes sales are growing exponentially and cities and states are responding.