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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. Gurney, K.

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Bolloré launching BlueLA electric car sharing service in Los Angeles

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A little more than a year after the launch of BlueIndy, the all-electric car sharing service in Indianapolis ( earlier post ), the Bolloré is opening BlueLA electric car-sharing in Los Angeles, California. The service is scheduled to open in 2017.

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EVmatch and CEC Providing Grants for Free EV Charging Stations at Multi-Family Properties, Apply by September 15th

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EVmatch will use the funding to install 120 publicly available Level 2 EV charging stations – currently the most affordable charging option available – with EVmatch’s unique reservation-based sharing software at multi-family properties throughout Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. What Does The Grant Cover?

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Volkswagen and Marvel partner up for ID.4 marketing campaign

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The effort features custom content from the upcoming movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania , which is opening in theaters on February 17. 4 at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles. 4 is available in several variants , Standard, S, Pro, Pro S, and Pro S Plus.

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Ford exploring use of smartphone technology to alert drivers to pedestrians, bicyclists; BLE and 5G

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Ford, Commsignia, PSS, Ohio State University, T-Mobile and Tome Software are demonstrating the technology at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s World Congress in Los Angeles this week. BLE connectivity technology creates wireless personal area networks using radio waves in the 2.4-gigahertz

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Nissan and Reliant Energy Partner on EVs

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Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the agreement today at the kickoff of the Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the first North American appearance of Nissan LEAF. Nissan also has agreed to make available a supply of electric vehicles to Reliant and in its areas of operation.

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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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Last year, Hertz introduced the addition of CNG vehicles through Hertz On Demand at Oklahoma State University. Hertz also deploys CNG airport buses at its Los Angeles Airport location and rents CNG vehicles in both Italy and the United Kingdom. —Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and CEO.

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