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Why New York City wants electric bikes stopped at the border

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Electric bikes are quickly growing into one of the most popular alternatives to cars for personal transportation, especially in dense cities like New York City. more… The post Why New York City wants electric bikes stopped at the border appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen and Faurecia delivering PPE to New York City Javits Center and area hospitals

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Volkswagen of America and Faurecia are collaborating to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items needed on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis response.

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EGEB: New York City announces a massive clean energy plan

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Two huge infrastructure plans will power New York City with wind, solar, and hydropower. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. China pledges to end funding for overseas coal plants.

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New York City pushes Uber & Lyft fleets to be zero-emissions by 2030

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to have a zero-emissions fleet by 2030 during his State of the City speech on Thursday. The plans are expected to affect the estimated 100,000 for-hire vehicles operating within the city. Follow us for interactive news & more.

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EGEB: New York City housing authority residents install their own solar

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New York City’s Community Power program creates solar installation jobs for housing authority residents and saves them money on energy bills. Los Angeles now has a road map for 100% clean energy with a new study from the NREL.

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New York City Law Mandates UL-Certification For All E-Mobility Devices

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The law has been passed in response to the growing number of personal EV-related fires.

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Stratasys responds to COVID-19 pandemic by ramping up production of 3D-printed personal protection equipment

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These include Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Queensborough Community College in New York City, and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. A number of other large manufacturers and educational institutions with production grade 3D printers have donated their capacity to help.

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