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Walkable Neighborhoods & Public Transit Are Part Of The Clean Energy Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

By expanding renewable power, phasing out fossil fuels, electrifying as much of the economy as possible, and deploying other technologies, [continued] The post Walkable Neighborhoods & Public Transit Are Part Of The Clean Energy Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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. EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

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New LA electric car sharing program for disadvantaged communities; Bolloré BlueLA

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The program is funded in part by a $1.7-million million grant through California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide program designed to spend billions of cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health—particularly in disadvantaged communities. —Mayor Garcetti.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The new $148-million lightweight metals manufacturing institute announced in February by President Obama ( earlier post ) will locate in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, officials from the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII) and the city announced today.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Meet the Boomers Trying to Scupper 2,500 Jobs in Rural Michigan

The Truth About Cars

billion BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, announced earlier this year as a part of Ford’s push in its EV ambitions. To be sure, plans for huge factories like the one Ford is proposing are not without problems, and we’d be remiss not to point out that more than one neighborhood has been decimated in the name of so-called progress.

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2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?

The Truth About Cars

The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. Well, for the most part, yes. liters instead of 1.8,

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