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Los Angeles takes steps to transition out of coal-fired power earlier than required by state law

Green Car Congress

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has taken steps to transition out of the use of coal-fired electricity earlier than mandated by California state law. Eliminating coal power from Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) was more complex than negotiating the terms of sale of Navajo because LADWP does not own any part of IPP.

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Waymo riders most frequently travel to these areas of San Francisco: data

Teslarati

Waymo driverless robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco “Those areas definitely resonate with low parking availability and therefore provide a better or an easier way to get around the city versus driving your own cars,” said Aman Nalavade, Waymo group product manager.

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Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in LA

Baua Electric

s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Waymo, which already has a large fleet of robotaxis in San Francisco, hopes to procure a license in Los Angeles to operate and expand its service.

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Electrify America to collaborate with 6 California organizations to boost awareness, adoption of ZEVs in low-income & disadvantaged communities

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Electrify America uses definitions for low-income communities (LIC) and disadvantaged communities (DAC) established by the State of California, which are published and mapped by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on its “Disadvantaged and Low-income Communities Investments” webpage. Electrify America is investing $2.7

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Comment on Nio's William Li questions US protectionism, demands equal access to US market by Wayne Lewis

CN EV Post

In contrast, from what I’ve read about BYD and their situation in California, they haven’t made a big push to make their Los Angeles factory more localized. Now, I definitely agree that there is some anti-China rhetoric being used by many politicians, and unfortunately, a nontrivial amount of impressionable people bought into it.

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Genesis Shows Off GV80 and GV80 Coupe

The Truth About Cars

At an event earlier this week in Los Angeles, the Genesis brand unveiled a revamped GV80 crossover plus a production version of the GV80 Coupe which jumps on the bandwagon occupied by cut-roofed rigs like the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. Around back, exhaust tips are tucked in the bumper while body-colored lines tie it all together.

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Volvo Trucks and PATH successfully demo partially automated on-highway truck platooning in California; CACC

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Three Volvo VNL 670 model tractors hauled cargo containers at the Los Angeles Port complex and along Interstate 110, highlighting for public officials and other stakeholders the technology’s potential for improving highway safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the capacity of transportation systems.

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