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Los Angeles Mayor Announces Southern California Regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan

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The State of California has the highest ratio of car ownership anywhere in the world, and in Los Angeles, almost 50% of the greenhouse gas emissions come for the transportation sector. If we are to be at the forefront of tackling climate change, reducing emissions from the automobile must be front and center.

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MB2025 – Starting a 100% Renewable Energy Revolution in the South Bay of Los Angeles

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org Andrea Giancoli Beach Cities Health District Bill McKibben Blue Zones Congressman Henry Waxman Cordel Stillman Diane Moss Go 100% renewable energy Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach City Council Mayor Amy Howorth MB2025 Nathalie Gonzales Nestor Paul Scott Plug-In America Robert Metcalf Sona Kalapura Coffee South Bay 350 Climate Action Group'

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Air Force tests all plug-in vehicle fleet in California; part of large DoD V2G project

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A fleet of plug-in electric vehicles sits ready to roll at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. (US The Air Force unveiled the Department of Defense’s first non-tactical vehicle fleet composed entirely of plug-in electric vehicles at Los Angeles Air Force Base today. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; First Li-ion Battery Traction Battery Developed by Toyota and PEVE

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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 002. The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With a plug-in you get rid of range anxiety. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Advanced Technologies Group.

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Porsche introducing long wheelbase version of Panamera plug-in hybrid; new entry-level V6 turbo

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Porsche will present a long wheelbase version of its new Panamera version, called the Panamera Executive. The Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive benefit from rear-axle steering and soft-close doors.

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500kW wireless charging keeps electric trucks working in bitter cold

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Several such plates are now in place at the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, aimed at mitigating emissions. Executives from both companies envision this project as a pioneering example of high-power wireless charging enhancing zero-emission capabilities in cold climates. With the backing of an $8.4

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

That same year, in my role as founding organizer of climate action group, 350 South Bay Los Angeles, I was able to bring my skills and experience to a wider community and make the case for our need to switch to 100% fossil free transportation to stave off the impending climate crisis.