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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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The vehicles are being integrated into SacRT’s highly popular SmaRT Ride on-demand micro-shuttle program servicing the Franklin-South Sacramento communities. SacRT began piloting the service in February 2018 in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation using compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

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Mazda Introduces Carbon Turbo Trim

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Mazda has dabbled with a Carbon Edition in the past but is now applying a similar treatment to other vehicles in its range. Despite its name, the Carbon Turbo trim won’t use Atomic Number Six as the sole element of its power adder. Heady stuff, folks. You may wish to take a breather.

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. At least 50% of these Low Carbon Transportation funds would be invested to benefit disadvantaged communities and at least 10% would be invested directly in disadvantaged communities.

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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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billion towards zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) acceleration through 2023-24. This included investments ranging from cleaning up drayage trucks, transit, and school buses to accelerating equitable electrification of passenger vehicles, e-bikes and rail—coupled with infrastructure and incentives for in-state manufacturing.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability. Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph.

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Toyota to build prototype city of the future, powered by hydrogen fuel cells

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With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology… in both the virtual and the physical realms … maximizing its potential.

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Park City Transit deploying six Proterra electric buses; battery-lease financing model

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Selected to serve the region’s renowned ski resort community, the Proterra fleet supports Park City’s and Summit County’s transition toward renewable energy and the reduction of its overall carbon footprint. buy the bus, lease the battery. buy the bus, lease the battery.

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