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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

Clean Fleet Report

The route to electrification is now going through the City of Los Angeles. The department opened its Center for Green innovation in the San Fernando Valley and showcased two plug-in hybrid street sweepers, a battery electric Class 6 truck and innovative solar charging to mark the opening. ” Rocking Plug-Ins.

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

Teslarati

Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. The Model Y owner noted that his tests with the product have been done in Los Angeles, where the sun is in abundance.

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Solar Cannonball Attempt Is Going Slow, But Future Ones Will Be Faster

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’ve heard of the Cannonball Run, you’re probably either thinking of the 1981 film or the real-world records people have set driving from New York to Los Angeles. As of this writing, the fastest run I’m aware of was done in 25 hours and 39 minutes, with an average speed of 125 miles per […]

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Power Of One Solar Car Reaches Los Angeles After Breaking World Distance Record, Heading to Washington, DC

Green Car Congress

Marcelo da Luz and his Power of One solar car ( earlier post ), recently arrived in Los Angeles after traveling more than 12,500 miles. In the process, he reached the Arctic Circle, and broke the world distance record for a solar car. The three-wheel vehicle (two-front, one-rear) is 5.0 m in length and 1.8

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Housing Authority of Los Angeles begins testing of BYD plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and China-based BYD Motors Inc. The agreement was signed and BYD vehicles were put into service at HACLA Offices in Los Angeles. The F3DM (Dual Mode) sedans used in HACLA fleets can travel by electricity for 40 to 60 miles. Earlier post.)

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BMW presents solar carport concept for i models

Green Car Congress

The international media launch of the BMW i8 in Los Angeles will include the presentation of a solar carport concept developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA for the use of renewable energy. It combines high-grade technology for generating electricity from solar power with an innovative design that complements the BMW i models.

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Natural Gasis Behind the Nation's Largest Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Station

The Truth About Cars

A new heavy-duty electric truck charging station is opening near the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in southern California, but the electricity powering it isn’t as new-age as the vehicles it charges. Solar isn’t an option because there isn’t enough real estate for the panels.