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California JETSI to deploy 100 battery-electric regional haul and drayage trucks

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This is the first battery-electric truck project jointly financed by CARB and the CEC, and the largest investment of its kind. The Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and Southern California Edison will also be contributing to the project.

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California ARB awarding $1.6 million to LA for low-income EV carsharing pilot program

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million to the City of Los Angeles to set up a pilot carsharing program for electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities. A second law, SB 535, mandates that one quarter of these funds go to projects that benefit disadvantaged communities in highly polluted areas. Earlier post.).

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San Pedro Bay Ports release draft of 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update; $7-$14 billion price tag

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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach released the draft of their proposed 2017 C lean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update. Given the magnitude of the investment, the draft plan calls for the ports to intensify their funding advocacy and increase collaboration with their partners to finance the new strategies.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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It’s no secret that the average sticker price on an EV is a whopping 33% more than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, which can be a significant deterrent for many potential car buyers. Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation.

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Four Startups Aim to Change the Climate Tech Game

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Repurposing oil wells for battery-free energy storage “Our mission is to clean up and convert one million idle oil and gas wells into one million hours of clean energy storage,” said Kemp Gregory, CEO of Renewell Energy , based in Bakersfield, Calif. million financing round. Renewell recently received a $2.7 million grant from the U.S.

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Los Angeles to lease 160 BEVs, 128 PHEVs as part of commitment to 50% EV purchases by 2017

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced a commitment to lease 160 pure battery EV vehicles, a move that will give Los Angeles the largest city-owned pure EV fleet in the US. The Los Angeles Police, Fire, General Services, and Water and Power departments will together lease the 160 BEVS.

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Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

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billion at the apex, the category’s top seven companies together have hauled in more than $5 billion in funding—a figure that doesn’t include private firms, whose finances haven’t been disclosed. If it does happen, a few studies have predicted that travel times and greenhouse-gas and pollutant emissions could all be reduced.

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