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Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure

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The instability of the grid makes it more challenging to integrate large-scale renewable energy installations, as they require stable connections to function effectively. Internet connectivity has grown less reliable. Crucial renewable energy projects often get delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of funding. sanctions.

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New Flyer supports San Francisco launch of emission-reducing Green Zones; geofencing for EV mode

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has successfully met and supported the launch of the San Francisco Green Zone requirement, using New Flyer Connect to execute GPS-triggered (geofencing) functionality with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and BAE Systems PLC (BAE). Green Zone buses have begun operating on the 28/28R, 43, 19, 2, 47 and 12 lines.

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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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The first of three new GreenPower EV Star shuttles will be put into service beginning Monday, 15 Jun 2020 as part of Electrify America’s more than $40 million Green Cities investments in Sacramento. —Richard Steinberg, Senior Director Marketing, Communications and Green Cities at Electrify America. —Richard Steinberg.

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Los Angeles to receive more than $200M in state grants for active transportation projects

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They are: Skid Row Connectivity and Safety Project ($38.6 This project will construct three miles of complete streets elements in the Skid Row neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, where 50% of residents live in poverty, and 35% of residents are unhoused. Normandie Beautiful: Creating Neighborhood Connections in South LA ($23.58

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Anaheim Transportation Network receives $5M to further all-electric transit operation; partners with AMPLY Power

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ATN’s public transportation network plays an important role in connection of residents, visitors and employees to numerous regional employment centers. ATN also collaborates on long-distance connections with regional transportation providers, as well as with the City of Anaheim on transit initiatives for local constituents.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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The projects—which include two new car sharing services, new ZEV bus and shuttle routes and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region—are part of Electrify America’s Green City Initiative, which was announced by the company and city officials in 2017. Projects include: CAR SHARING. mile “Home Zone.”

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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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As Ford continues the most profound transformation in our history with electrification, connectivity and automation, advancing our collaboration with the University of Michigan will help us accelerate superior experiences for our customers while modernizing our business. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company.

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