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Oakland school district now has a 100% electric, V2G-capable school bus fleet – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In May, the Oakland Unified school district announced the conversion of its entire school bus fleet to EVs. Zum will manage charging through a V2G-capable platform that will deliver energy back to the grid as needed when the buses are parked. This historic milestone is a win-win proposition,” said Zum founder and CEO Ritu Narayan.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

University of Maryland. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. University of Delaware. Dream Team Co LLC.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality. Alabama A&M University.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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MTCO 2 e per person in 2017—the third-lowest among the 50 states, behind New York and Maryland. On the horizon is the Advanced Clean Fleet standard that is set to be voted on by CARB in late 2021, which will set standards for fleet electrification to align with the manufacturing targets. in 2017 to 40.9% lower and 8.3%

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Benefits of a Solar Carport for EV Charging

EV Connect

For many drivers who finally make the switch or businesses that commit to electrifying their fleets, it’s a significant decision. And it allows them to ensure that their car is not only cleaner but also powered by renewable energy. This saves you money and limits your impact on the electrical grid, especially during peak times.

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