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Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

Green Car Congress

Measures for reducing emissions include: New regulations targeting emissions from heavy-duty trucks, including an inspection and maintenance program, a low-NO x engine standard and a low-emission diesel fuel requirement. Enhanced incentives for purchase of cleaner agricultural equipment and commercial underfired charbroilers.

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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

Huron, California Mayor Rey Leon, recently recognized by the California Energy Commission as a “Clean Energy Champion ,” is determined to make his city the greenest on the map, and much of his effort has centered around electric transportation. So I like to say we’re the brownest and the greenest city in the country.”

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New Flyer unveils next generation of electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus; LA Metro contracts for up to 100 units

Green Car Congress

The contract includes 35 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 65 buses. These buses offer up to US$400,000 in energy savings and up to US$125,000 in maintenance savings over a 12-year life span, and can travel up to 230 miles on a single charge (with a 480 kWh pack, based on FTA Altoona Test Protocol).