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Oakland To Use Electric Buses To Provide Backup Power To Municipal Buildings

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The California Energy Commission has funded a first of its kind vehicle to building (V2B) project that will allow the batteries of electric buses to provide backup power to community buildings so they can provide a safe place for residents during emergencies.

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Tesla driving range complaints must head to arbitration

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District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers from Oakland, California, said the owners must individually pursue their claims. The group of Tesla owners claimed the automaker had lied about driving range capabilities on their electric vehicles , inflating possible travel distances on a full charge.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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Lane Transit District (LTD) in Oregon has awarded New Flyer a contract for 11 Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses, including seven ABB depot chargers to support electric bus infrastructure development. LTD has a longstanding commitment to sustainability.

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SF Bay Area local governments roll out 90 EVs into their fleets

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The public agencies receiving vehicles are: Alameda County, Sonoma County, San Francisco, Concord, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, the Marin Municipal Water District, and Sonoma County Water Agency. The EVs—projected to be 64 Ford Focus sedans, 23 Nissan LEAF sedans and 3 Zenith vans—were purchased with $2.8

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream. Despite an appetite for electrification, many fleet operators face challenges.

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California Energy Commission approves $46.6M for hydrogen refueling and $2.8M for EV charging projects

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The California Energy Commission gave final approval for nearly $50 million in grant awards for hydrogen refueling and electric charging construction projects recommended for funding in notices of proposed awards published in April and May. California’s zero-emission vehicle goal is to get 1.5 ITM Power Inc.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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The second cycle investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. TDI diesel vehicles in the United States. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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