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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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The Port of Los Angeles and its partners rolled out five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and introduced two hydrogen fueling stations. North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles facilitated $259 billion in trade during 2020. Under the $82.5-million

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Audi extends Traffic Light Information to Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco

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Audi is extending its Traffic Light Information (TLI) coverage to Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Initially launched in Portland, Oregon, and Las Vegas, the service has also recently expanded across the US, Canada, and some parts of Europe. Signals continue to be added monthly for Audi drivers using TLI.

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Mazda Canada pulls the plug on Mazda2 in favor of focus on crossovers

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Following a thorough evaluation of the B-car segment, Mazda Canada has decided not to launch the new generation Mazda2 in Canada. The opportunity for success in the subcompact segment is rapidly shrinking as the segment has lost considerable share of the market this year, Mazda determined.

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Power Of One Solar Car Reaches Los Angeles After Breaking World Distance Record, Heading to Washington, DC

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Marcelo da Luz and his Power of One solar car ( earlier post ), recently arrived in Los Angeles after traveling more than 12,500 miles. The Power of One journey symbolically began 12 June 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Seneca College—one of the project’s greatest supporters.

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Fisker Ocean production capacity ramping to 300 units per day in Q4; 3,123 customer vehicles built

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Production is for customer deliveries in all European markets: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom; and for Canada and the US East and West Coasts, as well as other states.

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Chevrolet Spark EV priced below $25,000 with tax incentives; Oregon and Canada added to markets

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ), introduced today ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives. Apple’s Siri will be available for customers with compatible (4S and newer) iPhones. Earlier post.).

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VinFast exports its first batch of EVs: 999 VF8s to US

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Following this first batch of cars for the US market, VinFast will continue to export more VF 8 lots to Canada and Europe for customer deliveries in early 2023. At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2022, VinFast announced a new order signed with Autonomy, the largest car subscription service firm in the US.

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