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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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SmaRT Ride is the first on-demand micro-transit program in Sacramento with an innovative service model that provides point-to-point transportation. SacRT began piloting the service in February 2018 in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation using compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods. million settlement with Volkswagen. million settlement with Volkswagen. Giant Eagle, Inc.:

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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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Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. GIG Car Share will initially launch with 260 vehicles. Each car will have a dedicated Level 2 EV charger.

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IIHS studies find most e-scooter rider injuries happen on sidewalk

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Neighborhood associations and advocacy groups like the National Disability Rights Network have also pushed for more stringent regulations. At the same time, e-scooter riders may find they aren’t entirely welcome on any part of their city’s transportation network. Shared e-scooters logged 86 million trips in the US in 2019.

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How to Invest in EV Charging Stations?

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By supporting clean transportation, you contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a greener future. Consider installing charging stations in residential neighborhoods, especially in apartment complexes or multi-unit housing. There are three main types to consider: Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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US emissions of CO 2 have declined to the level of the mid-1990s. At times directly affecting residential neighborhoods, the large-scale industrial process has strained many US communities. Such fuels could lower greenhouse gas emissions from transportation compared with gasoline and diesel fuel. Earlier post.).

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