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CALSTART launches California light-duty EV charging infrastructure incentives project; $30M first wave

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This incentives project is designed to transform electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility and accelerate the market with the rapid installation of light-duty electric vehicle Level 2 charging infrastructure across California. To kick off the project, Communities in Charge is offering $30 million in incentives and began on 23 March 2023.

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Porsche Taycan 12V battery complaints prompts NHTSA investigation

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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Teslarati earlier today that it is investigating 2020 and 2021 Porsche Taycan models for 12-volt battery issues that are leading to a “loss of motive power,” according to an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Resume document.

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California Fuel Cell Partnership envisions 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks supported by 200 hydrogen stations in-state by 2035

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The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) released a new foundational document for heavy-duty class 8 fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs), “ Fuel Cell Electric Trucks: A Vision for Freight Movement in California and Beyond ,” that envisions 70,000 trucks supported by 200 heavy-duty truck stations by 2035.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. C2G emissions are a sum of WTW emissions and emissions associated with vehicle manufacturing.

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a discussion document. The discussion document summarizes ARB staff’s work to-date and the draft recommendations for the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan. million for Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) projects.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The EVSP working groups are currently on hiatus and will reconvene in May to address the comments submitted and finalize the document for publication by the end of June 2023. This might include, for example, comments on the document’s organization, or issues not addressed.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

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over an electronics issue that may cause 12-volt batteries to lose charge while driving. All of these EVs have 12-volt batteries and electrical systems in addition to their high-voltage battery packs. The post Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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