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California ARB holding two workshops on developing measure to reduce emissions from TRUs

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To that end, ARB staff is holding two more workshops on the development of a regulation to limit the amount of time that internal combustion engine-driven TRUs and TRU gensets operate while stationary, as well as requiring an overall zero-emission mode operating time. Background.

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DOE launches ARIES integrated energy systems research platform at NREL

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As our Nation’s energy system continues to undergo dramatic transformations, there is a growing need for research on how to best integrate all of our energy resources on the grid in order to provide the most reliable and affordable electricity to the American people.

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ABB adds 20 kW Combined Charging System (CCS) fast charger to EVSE portfolio

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The Terra 23 is designed for areas where EV drivers plan to stay 30-60 minutes, such as retail locations, commercial office environments and EV auto dealerships. Its 20 kW design allows for quick and easy installation on widely available 3 x 32A low-cost grid connections.

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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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Awarded to CALSTART and managed by CALSTART and the Shared-Use Mobility Center in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the Local Government Commission, projects will also aim to address “first and last-mile connector trips”: getting residents to and from their homes and local transit stops. The $17 million funds the program for two years.

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UCLA/UC Berkeley law schools release policy paper on actions required to stimulate long-term, mass-adoption of electric vehicles; leveraging California

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The paper outlines three high-level solutions, based on the workshop discussion, to the challenges of electric vehicle market development: Educate consumer, the media and elected officials through a simple an effective outreach campaign about the benefits of electric vehicles. non-plug-in) in the US.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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A new start for decarbonizing chemical manufacturing DC-MUSE was conceived in the summer of 2020 in a workshop attended by over 40 companies and institutions, and organized by a planning grant from the National Science Foundation to build capacity in convergent research. That’s what DC-MUSE is addressing.”

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Electric Company Too Scared To Tell Truth About Climate Change

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After my volunteer stint was over I stayed for the presentation and workshop. Overall it was a good workshop with lots of solid basic information for people who don’t know much about solar but are considering a solar electric system. The workshop was very well attended with over 130 local people showing up.