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Volvo LIGHTS team helps facilitate authorization for public MDHD EV charging stations in California

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Upon review of the motion, the CPUC issued a decision extending that exemption to medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers and directed Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric to modify their respective Electric Rule 18 tariffs to allow this resale of electricity as a motor fuel for EVs.

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Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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The Loop-powered, long-haul trucks will work in demanding road operations, towing up to 80,000 pounds of freight throughout the San Diego and Los Angeles regions. In addition, Frontier Energy and the Center for Sustainable Energy will provide outreach and education services to local communities.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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In conjunction with the Memorandum, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a pilot project to incorporate electric vehicles and technologies into the Federal fleet. Optimum fleet size. In addition, the VAM shall address composition for agencies’ light-duty fleets based on their missions.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. liter, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total system 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The recharging process can be viewed on a dash gauge. It combines a 2.0-liter, Story by John Faulkner.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E announced the findings as state regulators and utilities met in San Francisco to discuss the role of utilities in advancing the electric and natural gas vehicle marketplace and fueling infrastructure. Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 So driving around town, being stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic or coasting down hills recharges the battery.