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

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Green Zones support San Francisco’s approach to greenhouse gas reduction, taking advantage of the latest battery-electric technologies to convert the SFMTA’s (Muni’s) fleet of hybrid buses into part-time electric buses, as an intermediate step on the way to full electrification of the fleet by 2035.

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easyJet and Wright Electric: all-electric short-haul flights within a decade

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A collaboration with US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights to be operated by all-electric planes. Wright Electric has set itself the challenge of building an all-electric commercial passenger jet capable of flying passengers across easyJet’s UK and European network within a decade.

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New York City pushes Uber & Lyft fleets to be zero-emissions by 2030

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to have a zero-emissions fleet by 2030 during his State of the City speech on Thursday. The fleets will be regulated through the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, according to The Verge. This is what real leadership looks like.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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will acquire low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly-owned Fargo, N.D.-based Since the company was established in 1998, it has placed more than 45,000 electric-powered vehicles on the road worldwide. To date, GEM cars have driven more than 450 million emission-free miles.

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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

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The Mayor called this a brilliant opportunity to support the British car industry and promote the early uptake of ultra low emission vehicles. Charging more-polluting diesel cars is a key part of the Mayor’s proposals for an Ultra Low Emission Zone, which will be introduced in central London from 2020 (subject to consultation).

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

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Like nearly everyone else with an electric vehicle (EV) on Saint Thomas, Doug White, co-founder of Virgin Islands Electric Vehicle Association , drives a Nissan LEAF. Of course, they have to offer other Nissan models as well, but their focus has definitely been on driving electric.” “The It was a great island vehicle.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The program includes the installation of 10 alternative fuel refueling sites (two B20, one Electric Recharging, and seven CNG). Total DOE award: $15,000,000.