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How to choose connecting flights to minimize environmental impact

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However, if a nonstop flight is not available, choosing the connecting flights with the shortest total distance flown can make a lot of difference. This is the case because the range of possible distances (and thus emissions) can be substantial even for connecting flights that do not vary greatly in terms of the total trip time.

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Volvo Trucks constructing electrified charging corridor in California for medium- and heavy-duty EVs

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Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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California High-Speed Rail Authority votes to begin construction of state-wide system in the Central Valley; 65 miles, $4.15B

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The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board recently voted to begin construction of the high-speed rail (HSR) system connecting Los Angeles to the Bay Area in the heart of the state’s Central Valley, saying that it choose an option that makes the best use of available funding and lays the foundation for expanding the track both north and south.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The approved recipients are Clean Fuel Connection, Bio-Rad Laboratories, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, California EV Alliance, CSU Fresno Foundation, City of Coronado, City of Torrance, Southern California Public Power Authority, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

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US DOT awards nearly $1B for California high-speed rail construction

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Construction will begin next year in Fresno. California’s 220-mph high-speed rail system will connect to the rest of the state’s transportation network. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $928.- million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed Rail.

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Electrify America opening first California EV fast charging station in Torrance; targeting 9 in California by year-end

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Through its Cycle 1 California ZEV Investment Plan, Electrify America is developing a network of electric vehicle charging stations along highly traveled highways and in six California metropolitan areas which include Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.

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California Energy Commission to award $8.9M for completion of California DC fast charge North-South corridors

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SR 99: South of Sacramento and north of Fresno. SR 99: Fresno to north of Wheeler Ridge. EV Connect also received three awards (segments 3, 4 and 7) for a total of $1,843,179 (21%). Corridor Categories. Secondary. I-5: Oregon Border to Red Bluff. I-5: South of Red Bluff to north of Sacramento. US-101: San Jose to Buellton.

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