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Anaheim Transportation Network receives $5M to further all-electric transit operation; partners with AMPLY Power

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The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) was awarded a $5-million grant to advance its effort to become California’s first all-electric transit operator. ATN also collaborates on long-distance connections with regional transportation providers, as well as with the City of Anaheim on transit initiatives for local constituents.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. These auxiliary engines power the electricity and other onboard operations during a vessel’s visit, which can run from less than one day to several days.

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California ARB awarding $1.6 million to LA for low-income EV carsharing pilot program

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Following a competitive proposal process, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has offered $1.6 million to the City of Los Angeles to set up a pilot carsharing program for electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities. The Charge Ahead California campaign, which worked with Sen. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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California ARB awards $9.5M to Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower electric buses and charging infrastructure

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announced that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded $9.5 million to the City of Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower EV350 40-foot zero-emission all-electric transit buses on all nine Porterville Transit routes, and to install the charging infrastructure including 11 charging stations. GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

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New LA electric car sharing program for disadvantaged communities; Bolloré BlueLA

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million grant through California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide program designed to spend billions of cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health—particularly in disadvantaged communities. The program is funded in part by a $1.7-million —Mayor Garcetti.

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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

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California Attorney General Kamala D. The $1 million projects to be undertaken at the seven terminals include pilot projects to test solar electric panels that withstand the salt water environment and a crane mounted system to capture exhaust from idling vessels. Eagle Marine Services, Ltd.; International Transportation Service, Inc.;

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. New partners for fleets—and lots of them.

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