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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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Los Angeles Mayor Announces Southern California Regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan

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The State of California has the highest ratio of car ownership anywhere in the world, and in Los Angeles, almost 50% of the greenhouse gas emissions come for the transportation sector. Implementing a streamlined process for the installation of home charging units in the City of Los Angeles.

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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. Any unused funds are not available as a refund or to be used on the following year’s taxes.

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President Obama calls for push on natural gas vehicle adoption and new technology

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In remarks made at UPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Barack Obama urged getting more natural gas vehicles on the road. These are highways that have natural gas fueling stations between cities, just like the one that folks at UPS, South Coast Air and Clean Energy Fuels are opening today between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Maven Gig is expanding geographically, and provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Pricing starts at $189 plus taxes for a Chevrolet Cruze. More than 100 Bolt EVs are available in Los Angeles and that number will double by the end of 2017.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas. Maven Gig drivers have taken trips from San Francisco to Portland (~635 miles) and from San Diego to Los Angeles (~120 miles). Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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