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Cal Energy Commission awards ~$3M to EV ride-sharing projects in disadvantaged communities; fuel cell and BEV

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will use battery electric vehicles in a ride-hailing service targeting community college students who attend Fresno City College from surrounding rural areas. As directed by Senate Bill (SB) 350, the 11 member advisory group will make recommendations to the Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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Ethanol industry taking challenge to California LCFS to US Supreme Court

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In 2010, two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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One will go westbound to California and throughout that state (Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach), while the other will travel eastbound through Detroit to New York (Kansas City, Detroit, Albany, New York City). The road trips are starting at Lightning Systems’ headquarters in Loveland, Colorado.

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California Environmental Justice Advisory Committee launches series of statewide meetings

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Each meeting will feature a “Gallery Walk” showcasing large informational posters as well as “World Café” sessions in which groups will discuss specific subjects related to California’s Climate Change Action Plan.

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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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In 2009, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. Electrify America will invest in these new metro areas added for Cycle 2: Riverside-San Bernardino. Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Ethanol groups challenge Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy have filed a complaint in the Federal District Court in Fresno, California, which challenges the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard.