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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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The California Air Resources Board will transition its existing Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) program to a new program targeting low- and middle-income Californians. Now, California has 1.5 Consumers can visit Access Clean California to explore the various incentives available for clean transportation.

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California JETSI to deploy 100 battery-electric regional haul and drayage trucks

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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is leading a landmark effort along with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to deploy 100 battery-electric regional haul and drayage trucks across California. The project was funded with $26.98

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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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California DOT on behalf of Redwood Coast Transit Authoriy. Santa Maria, California: Electrifying Transit the SMRT Way. The federal Low-No Program supports the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. Buses and Bus Facilities Program. Project title. Yurok Tribe.

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CEC report finds California needs 1.2M public and shared EV chargers by 2030; 73k installed to date

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New analysis from the California Energy Commission (CEC) shows the state will need nearly 1.2 million passenger plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) anticipated to be on California roads. We need to bridge the gap in electric vehicle charging or we won’t meet our goals for zeroing out harmful pollution from transportation.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion This year’s investment dollars focus largely on underserved communities, including low-income communities and those disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution, as well as small truck fleets. The bulk of these funds have come from California Climate Investments.

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California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

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In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. Electric vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 8% of all light-duty vehicles sold in California. —CARB Executive Officer Richard W.

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California issues draft plan for more efficient, less polluting freight system

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California agency leaders released the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan , an ambitious document that lays a foundation for modernizing California’s multi-billion dollar freight transportation system. —California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Improve freight system efficiency 25% by 2030.