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Researchers map CO2 emissions for entire Los Angeles Megacity to help improve environmental policymaking

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The Los Angeles megacity—the third-largest metropolitan area in the world—occupies 4,850 square miles and houses more than 18.5 However, Gurney expects the Los Angeles mapping to have the most significant implications, especially considering the sheer size and scope of the area. million people.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. We reviewed the last year of this small but fun EV, noting its limitations, not the least of which was an 84-mile driving range. seconds to 60 miles per hour, and a 410-mile driving range. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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TeraWatt developing I-10 network of electric heavy-duty charging centers

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TeraWatt Infrastructure is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach - Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area.

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Port of Los Angeles surpasses 2023 pollution reduction targets five years ahead of schedule; NOx down 60% from 2005

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Emissions of NO x , a key component of smog, at the Port of Los Angeles are down 60% compared to 2005 emissions levels. —Chris Cannon, Director of Environmental Management for the Port of Los Angeles. More ships also are reducing fuel consumption by slowing down within 40 nautical miles of the Port.

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Autel Energy showcasing ZeroLabs electric 1969 Bronco at CES

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The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions. A 100 kWh, 400V Li-ion pack provides the ~235 miles of range.

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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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OEMs using Toyota’s certified powertrain may also be eligible for other available incentives, such as CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) introduced last year by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and certain federal incentives.

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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications

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A rebate project to increase public access to high-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Southern California launched this week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Rebates of up to $80,000, or 80% of total costs, are available in designated disadvantaged communities.

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