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New Study: E-Bike Subsidies A Top Climate Investment For California

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The study’s focus was on the greenhouse gas impacts of subsidies for e-bikes, battery-electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in Portland, OR, and found that e-bike […].

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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In 2014, it received silver level certification for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) sustainability commitment. Since then, LTD hired a Sustainability Program Manager and conducted carbon footprint analysis of its operations to measure the impacts and benefits of public transit on climate change.

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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Several utilities in California—LADWP, PG&E, SDG&E and SCE—have programs aimed at supporting the adoption of electric trucks, but more support will be needed to reach electrification levels identified in the study and to meet state climate goals.

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San Diego, Parking Reforms Work for Climate & Small Biz

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By Carter Rubin, Advocate for transportation options that reduce carbon emissions and support equitable access for all. The post San Diego, Parking Reforms Work for Climate & Small Biz appeared first on EV Obsession.

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MIT study finds stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency

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of the future GHG emission of the whole transportation sector. The findings are detailed in a paper in the journal Transportation Research Record. The study examined state-by-state data on climate conditions, road lengths, materials properties, and road usage, and modeled different scenarios for pavement resurfacing practices.

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Pacific Northwest Transportation and Aviation Consortium Launches Initiative to Assess Regional Biomass Sources for Renewable Jet Fuel

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Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Portland International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Spokane International Airport and Washington State University have launched a strategic initiative to promote aviation biofuel development in the Pacific Northwest. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh.

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INRIX launches new platform to connect road authorities with vehicle operators for highly automated vehicles

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If deployed correctly, highly automated vehicles will radically improve our transportation systems, making them safer, more efficient and higher quality. INRIX AV Road Rules marks an essential new tool for transportation agencies to lay a foundation for the safe operation of HAVs on public roads.