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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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The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. ROC-1 will work with high power DC charging stations that use a CCS-1 charging connector, offering capability to autonomously charge the vehicles from existing charging supply equipment.

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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. Designed for California’s low-income and disadvantaged communities, the program is open to all California residents who meet the income eligibility requirements.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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New Flyer is currently delivering 25 Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel cell-electric buses to three transit agencies as part of California Climate Investments (CCI). In California alone, New Flyer has sold nearly 80 battery-electric buses, with active programs in Coachella Valley, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, and San Diego.

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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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The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program 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. million; Cap-and-Trade grant: $6.5

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San Diego begins using Neste renewable diesel in city fleet

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We’re leading by example and showing other cities how to make common-sense changes to improve the environment around us. The transition to renewable diesel is a prime example of the adaptability of the city’s Climate Action Plan. —Major Kevin Faulconer. the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel.

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

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Eleven projects will receive $150 million from California Climate Investments—using proceeds from the state’s landmark Cap-and-Trade program—and other sources, with another $55 million to be considered by the Board at its October meeting. Partner match: $45.9 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $52.9 Partner match: $4.6

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Cali to Colorado with kids: Our EV road trip adventure

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With our toddler, 1st grader, and dog in tow, we set off in our Tesla Model 3 from our home in Oakland, CA, bound for grandma and grandpa’s house in Boulder, CO for our very first real family EV road trip. . Features such as a hot-water shower and interior climate controls provide comfort. So last summer, we did just that.