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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

Green Car Congress

prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. At least 50% of these Low Carbon Transportation funds would be invested to benefit disadvantaged communities and at least 10% would be invested directly in disadvantaged communities.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

Green Car Congress

The company is already working on solutions for connected parking management, cloud-based fleet management, and app-based mobility assistants that support the multimodal use of different types of transport. They have a maximum speed of 45 km/h—everyone over 21 holding a car or motorcycle driving licence can use them.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks, commercial medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Not only do e-bikes make sense from an environmental perspective, they are an excellent transportation option financially. Think again.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

Green Car Congress

The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. The following are the program objectives for each city: Saitama City: Urban transportation testing featuring Honda’s EVs, plug-in hybrid vehicles and EV-neo, by partnering with public transportation facilities such as train stations.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” Included were a Zero Motorcycle and a Jaguar iPace in addition to many other models. National Drive Electric Week event hosts from across North America feel the same way. Nearly 30 EV owners displayed their vehicles.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” Included were a Zero Motorcycle and a Jaguar iPace in addition to many other models. National Drive Electric Week event hosts from across North America feel the same way. Nearly 30 EV owners displayed their vehicles.