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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy. In California 1.4

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California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

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In California, the 2021 Budget Act committed $3.9 In his new budget proposal for 2022-23, California Governor Gavin Newsom is adding an additional $6.1 The Budget is also proposing $380 million over two years to invest in long-duration storage projects, and $100 million in 2022-23 to advance the use and production of green hydrogen.

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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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The first of three new GreenPower EV Star shuttles will be put into service beginning Monday, 15 Jun 2020 as part of Electrify America’s more than $40 million Green Cities investments in Sacramento. —Richard Steinberg, Senior Director Marketing, Communications and Green Cities at Electrify America. —Richard Steinberg.

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CARB approves first emissions reduction plans for three Southern California communities

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the first three Community Emissions Reduction Programs (CERP) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under Assembly Bill 617. It will also conduct quarterly idling sweeps for neighborhood truck traffic. Oil and gas operations. Residential energy use.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. Projects include: CAR SHARING. mile “Home Zone.”

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California ARB approves cap-and-trade amendments; linking with Ontario

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Following more than 18 months of review and public comment, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to the state’s cap-and-trade program that improve its implementation and the state’s effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions. California is on track to achieve its 2020 goal.

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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.