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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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announced that 17 local governments and transit agencies will receive more than $236 million in grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to aid the transition to zero-emission buses. billion in new funding for Buses and Bus Facilities formula and competitive grants over five years. Napa Valley Transportation Authority.

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Proterra to deliver 3 electric transit buses and charging station to StarMetro in Florida

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The contract stems from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant received by StarMetro to pursue fast-charge, electric transit buses and charging stations. Six other urban transit agencies received similar FTA grants. Chicago Transit Authority; and Fresno Area Express (FAX) in Fresno, Calif. Earlier post.)

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The transportation investments were funded through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP). The investments include: Electric vehicle charging: Ten grants totaling more than $3.5 Operations and maintenance for hydrogen fueling stations: Four grants totaling $1.2

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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US DOT awards nearly $1B for California high-speed rail construction

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $928.- million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed Rail. Construction will begin next year in Fresno. California’s 220-mph high-speed rail system will connect to the rest of the state’s transportation network.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $6M to EV charging infrastructure projects

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Examples include charging locations that would allow drivers of electric vehicles to more rapidly travel between San Diego and the Los Angeles area, the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, Sacramento and Fresno, etc. Maximum award amount and funding cap. Click to enlarge.

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EV state champion

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Huron, California Mayor Rey Leon, recently recognized by the California Energy Commission as a “Clean Energy Champion ,” is determined to make his city the greenest on the map, and much of his effort has centered around electric transportation. The biggest piece of the pollution pie comes from transportation.".

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