article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

This funding comes from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle (Low-No) Program, helping transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles and renovate and construct the infrastructure needed for zero-emission transit vehicles. ZEB Transition: On-Route Charging Pilot. City of Fresno.

article thumbnail

Proterra to deliver 3 electric transit buses and charging station to StarMetro in Florida

Green Car Congress

to deliver three new EcoRide zero-emission transit buses and a charging station. The contract stems from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant received by StarMetro to pursue fast-charge, electric transit buses and charging stations. Chicago Transit Authority; and Fresno Area Express (FAX) in Fresno, Calif.

article thumbnail

CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

Green Car Congress

Partial Consent Decree, CARB moved forward the company’s plans for DC fast-charging in more metro areas, adding charging for regional routes, and strengthening highway networks. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging. In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno.

article thumbnail

Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

Green Car Congress

The second cycle investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. San Diego-Carlsbad.

America 239
article thumbnail

Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

Green Car Congress

Fast chargers allow vehicles to fully charge in 20 to 30 minutes. Level 2 chargers allow most vehicles to go from zero to full charge in four to eight hours. Several plug-in electric vehicle charging networks currently operate in metropolitan areas. Commissioners also approved an additional $12.6 Zero net energy.

DC 150
article thumbnail

The City of Porterville Partners with EV Connect to Deploy EV Charging

EV Connect

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, with Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south, the City of Porterville, California, serves as a gateway to Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, and as a vital pit stop for travelers along the Great Western Divide Highway.

Connect 52
article thumbnail

BMW i and EVgo expanding ChargeNow DC Fast program; 500 more fast chargers in US; no-cost DC and Level 2 for BMW i3 drivers

Green Car Congress

As part of its ongoing commitment to the growth of a robust public DC Fast charging infrastructure, BMW is supporting EVgo’s installation of an incremental 500 DC Fast Combo chargers, to benefit BMW i3 customers and all EV drivers in the US with DC Fast Combo charging capability.

DC 150