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California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

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Two awards approved today will expand plug-in electric vehicle (EV) charging options in the San Diego area. will receive $499,512 for the installation of 138 dual Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, and 68 home charging stations at multi-family residences within the city of San Diego.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Or three years of charging at Electrifying America stations for either Level 2 or Level 3 DC fast charging. Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. will receive $2,590,929 to build an anaerobic digestion facility in South San Francisco. Blue Line Transfer, Inc.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability. The regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. gallon fuel tank and a fully charged battery, has an estimated 520 mile total driving range.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charger capability. gallon fuel tank, has an estimated 570 mile total driving range. San Diego to San Francisco? The bottom line is the Pacifica Hybrid, with the 16.5