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Oregon Econ Boost from Build Back Better Act

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Salem, Oregon — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Oregon.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.

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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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START is funded through California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

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This is enough fuel to power nearly 12,000 Class 8 trucks for one year, delivering the same climate benefits as building nearly 430 wind turbines or planting more than 2.4 These are essential vehicles to California’s economy and Californian's quality of life, yet are hard to electrify. million trees.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

Some of this is down to how regional climates impact battery ranges or the fact that you really need a garage fitted for vehicle charging if you want to get the most out of owning an EV. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. However, Elizabeth Krear, J.D.

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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

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The governors of 8 states—California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to take specific actions to put 3.3 US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011. This has not been easy. well as lawsuits.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. Connected Car Services: Remote Start with Climate Control and defroster.

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