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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

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The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, run by the Oakland-based nonprofit Beneficial State Foundation, was launched with a $5-million CARB grant. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Partner match: $5.8

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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The Altamont Pass is a low mountain pass (1,009 feet or 308 meters) in the Diablo Range of Northern California between Livermore in the Livermore Valley and Tracy in the San Joaquin Valley. The Class 8 BYD 8TT delivered its zero-emission cargo from Port of Oakland to Tracy, CA. It is traversed by I-580.

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CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

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million; Grant: $772,555; Grantee: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District). Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA. Fuel cell range-extended top loader with wireless inductive charging to be developed and deployed by Hyster Yale Group Inc., million; Grantee: Project Clean Air). Click to enlarge.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding of $2,605,370 for clean transportation projects. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles and new vehicles that use less-polluting propane or natural gas. Nations Bus Corp., Big Valley Ford, Inc.,

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The heavy-duty electric truck market could break out in 2024 – Charged EVs

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Electrifying heavy-duty trucks is essential if we’re to fight climate change and air pollution, but the pace of the transition has been painfully slow—many, many pilots, but few truly large-scale orders. It boasts a range of up to 500 miles, and can charge at 750 kWh—nearly three times the rate of other electric trucks.

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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

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Hydrogen could theoretically be generated by electrolysis of water, powered by clean energy. The truck – the Nikola Tre Fuel Cell semi The higher energy density of the hydrogen – stored at 10,000psi in four 450lb tanks behind the cab – means that the Tre FCEV has longer range (500mi) than competing electric trucks.