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Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

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Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach is an important driver of this program. Both of these zero-emissions trucks will be used for drayage operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. —Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development.

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CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

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The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. million; Grantee: City of Long Beach Harbor Department).

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Each of the 11 projects will receive matching funds from private and public partners. Partner match: $15.4

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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

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Harris announced a settlement with cargo terminals at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles over diesel emissions from exhaust that requires the terminals to complete projects to reduce their diesel emissions and better notify the public of emissions. International Transportation Service, Inc.; Eagle Marine Services, Ltd.;

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California has invested $559M in cap-and-trade funds in ZEVs; state represents more than 40% of US ZEV sales

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ARB made the announcement at the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach. The cap-and-trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

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Since 1999, Ed has been Director of the Electric Transportation Division at Southern California Edison. When it comes to advocacy for Plug-Ins, Stefano Paris (below) has been everywhere and anywhere digitally documenting every key event and then sharing his work on the web site he hosts as his contribution to electrifying our transportation.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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This program is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to develop new transportation technologies, as well as alternative and renewable fuels. Pipeline transport of fuel and waterless processing will result in near-zero production emissions at the facility. CALSTART, Inc. Blue Line Transfer, Inc.