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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. million to fund air quality improvement programs that will pay for cleaner equipment such as hybrid truck and buses, zero-emission and plug-in hybrid cars, and motorcycles.

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CARB adopts electric truck rule: Advanced Clean Trucks

Green Car Congress

Many California neighborhoods—especially communities of color, low-income and vulnerable communities—live, work, play and attend schools adjacent to the ports, railyards, distribution centers, and freight corridors and experience the heaviest truck traffic.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. For those of you who have yards and gardens, electric landscaping equipment is making inroads into neighborhoods nationwide.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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California Moves Closer to Banning Heavy Diesel Truck Sales

The Truth About Cars

Gavin Newsom was quoted by the Associated Press as saying this would provide the state with an opportunity to show “the world what real climate action looks like.” We’re one step closer to achieving healthier neighborhoods and cleaner air for all Californians,” he said in a statement.