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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. Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA.

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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

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The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, run by the Oakland-based nonprofit Beneficial State Foundation, was launched with a $5-million CARB grant. 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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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: $45.9

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

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The program is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, with the goal of reducing dependence on foreign oil and improving the environment. The award recipients are: Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc.

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Summer Update

Plug In Partners

We thank our partners for your wide range of support in this important endeavor and are grateful for everyone’s efforts and dedication in making this campaign an overwhelming success to this point. Oakland, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City. New partners in recent months include: Denton, TX., Keene, N.H., Santa Barbara, CA., Irvine, CA.,

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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Charged recently spoke with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley, who has been with the company since 2010, about the surprisingly wide range of benefits of the company’s EV ARC and Solar Tree systems. ” But the thing is, we knew that they would need EV charging in these types of environments—brownfield sites, nuclear waste sites.

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