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EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Semi lands EPA green light to begin deliveries

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The Tesla Semi has officially landed the green light to be delivered to customers. Battery constraints , parts shortages, and other issues related to the supply chain kept this from happening. in Modesto and Sacramento, California facilities. Tesla is expected to make the first deliveries of the Semi to PepsiCo.

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SMUD accelerates fleet electrification with 5 all-electric medium-duty work trucks

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Electrification efforts have depended upon commercially available technology and focused on electric and hybrid light duty vehicles and hybrid bucket trucks. The goal is to provide equal opportunities in Sacramento for increased mobility and access to employment, healthcare and education.

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Tesla Semi heads to three-week peformance event to assess EV fleets

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The NACFE’s event is called the Run on Less – Electric DEPOT, and it will track the performance and activity of the 21 electric trucks, including an in-depth understanding of the benefits and challenges of battery electric trucks. I’d love to chat!

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CARB holding public hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; all medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2040

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing on 27 October in Sacramento to consider the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. As a backstop, the proposed regulation sets a clear end date for combustion-powered new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales in California.

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California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

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The project involves the integration of advanced hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen storage, advanced battery and systems control technologies to provide an alternative to less environmentally friendly diesel-powered locomotives. This is approximately equivalent to the same amount of fuel used each year by 20,000 light-duty vehicles.

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California Governor directs ARB to assess new regulations to increase ZEV adoption in public and private fleets

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California Governor Jerry Brown has directed the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess possible regulatory requirements to ensure greater inclusion of zero emission vehicles in public and private light- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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to demonstrate a battery electric locomotive, zero-emission drayage truck, hybrid cranes and other equipment at intermodal rail yards in Stockton and San Bernardino. Volvo Low-Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS): The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will receive $44.8 Project partners will provide $22.9

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