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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles

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The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles City Cleanup Can Begin on Wheels Electrifying police cars, street sweepers, refuse trucks and other municipal vehicles does more than just help the environment—it also saves money and makes urban areas a safer, more peaceful place to live. Here are the main reasons cities are switching to EVs.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

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Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. Proposition 39 is a voter-approved initiative that adjusted the corporate income tax code and allocated revenues to school districts for energy improvements.

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

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Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act provided tax incentives for supply chains transitioning to green transport.

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EV charging for apartment buildings can be easy. Find out how:

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Tax credits, grants, and streamlined permitting processes can encourage investment in EV infrastructure and accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Community Engagement and Education : Raising awareness about the benefits of EVs and the available charging options is essential for fostering a supportive community environment.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

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This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment. Incentives such as tax credits, rebates, or reduced electricity rates for EV charging further decrease the overall cost of owning an EV.

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How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World

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Increase of Low Impact Driving Low-impact driving can significantly positively affect the environment, your safety and other individuals. EVs can lower emissions, reducing the amount of harm done to the environment. One of them is the tax incentives they provide for both new and used EVs, which are meant to motivate purchases.