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ChargePoint ranks US metro areas for EV friendliness; SF Bay Area still on top

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The San Francisco Bay Area (including San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose) led the nation, followed by Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu. Los Angeles, CA. Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA. Los Angeles, CA. Atlanta, GA. Top 10 EV friendly metro areas. San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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In California, the transportation sector accounts for nearly 80% of the state’s air pollution and more than 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Washington and Oregon face similar environmental challenges, transportation being the largest contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in those states as well.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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The study found the two greatest opportunities to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions existed in ridership increases and reduction of fleet vehicle emissions. In assessing its transition to sustainable mobility, LTD employed a partnership with the University of Oregon (UO) to study opportunities and challenges.

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US average retail gasoline prices ended 2017 lower than they started

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West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle). The 9 October 2018 rupture of Enbridge’s BC Pipeline near Prince George, British Columbia, forced some refineries in Washington to cut production because the pipeline carries the natural gas used to operate refining units. gal to $3.01/gal gal during the year.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in parking services company ZIRX

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ZIRX intends to eliminate the frustration that drivers face in parking in major urban markets such as New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. While parked, consumers can opt for a gas fill-up, a car wash and more via the ZIRX app. Lots are fully managed with an on-site lot team.

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Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

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The mayors of London, Paris, Los Angeles, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Quito, Vancouver, Mexico City, Milan, Seattle, Auckland and Cape Town have pledged to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030.

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Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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The T680 has been running trials in the Seattle area and performing very well. TTSI) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California. Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel-cell T680 is a reality. The next step is real-world testing with Total Transportation Services Inc.

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