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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers.

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Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

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Tens of thousands of tech workers have been laid off by companies recently, including at Amazon , Dropbox , GitHub , Google , Microsoft , and Vimeo. In past articles, Xu has provided guidance for startups, such as steps they can take to ensure success , where founders can find financing , and how to be a global entrepreneur.

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Chevrolet one of 16 organizations across US recognized by EPA for Climate Action; only automaker

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

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“Inspiring Female Founder” – Jordan Brompton spotlighted in The Successful Founder

My Energi

How did the idea come to you for the company? When we founded myenergi, I wanted to build a company that consumers really bought into. Having started the business with nothing except for our life savings, finances have always been tight. How did you achieve awareness? As the business grew, so did our brand.

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Greentech Media | Japan Accounts for 70% of Electric Vehicle Patents

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Email Japan Accounts for 70% of Electric Vehicle Patents A new report from Japan's Patent Office has found that the country comprises most of the patents for electric vehicles, which include EVs, hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. by: Tech-On!

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

A little about me and my past—After retiring as CEO from my special effects company, I joined Electric Car Insider in 2017 as the Managing Tour Director and am now Vice President of Business Development. I own a solar farm company. Traits I strive to accomplish in my current position and will continue if I am re-elected. I also have 4.5

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Greentech Media | The Bus With Plug and Play Batteries

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The company claims you can even get 50 miles per gallon, but full development is still underway. Adura Systems claims it can pull off that feat with its MESA power train for buses that the company hopes to commercially release next year. China also has 40 bus companies compared to four in the U.S.

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