California’s latest environmental regulation may have unintended consequences for truckersAll eyes are on California’s new regulation to decarbonize drayage trucks. It probably won't please everyone. May 25 23May 25, 2023Article at freightwaves.com
Peterbilt 579EV 'perfect fit' for major utility with emission goalsAn emerging trend? Electric Class 8 trucks aren't just for the ports anymore as Southern California Edison swaps out a diesel truck for an all-electric Peterbilt 579EV. Feb 06 23February 06, 2023Article at ccjdigital.com
Diesel trucks could be phased out in California in 20 yearsA proposed rule to speed the shift to zero-emission engines could go before the California Air Resources Board in spring. Nov 28 22November 28, 2022Article at sgvtribune.com
California Could Phase Out Diesel Trucks Within 20 YearsThe Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which could get an air board public hearing in spring, seeks to phase out diesel trucks across the state by 2042 at the latest, including garbage trucks, delivery vans and more. Nov 28 22November 28, 2022Article at govtech.com
California's electric grid may not be ready for Gov. Newsom's ban on gas-powered cars | Blaze MediaOn Thursday, California's Air Resources Board voted in favor of banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. All new cars, trucks, and SUVs will be required to run on electricity (32% of which is presently generated by natural gas in the Aug 26 22August 26, 2022Article at theblaze.com
Fed up with high gas prices? Some drivers in our region could receive up to $4,000 to lease or purchase an electric carIf you’re thinking of purchasing a used car, a new increased rebate program may make an electric vehicle a more affordable option. Dec 08 21December 08, 2021Article at kclu.org
California approves expedited pathway for near-term utility EV investments, despite cost concernsCommissioner Martha Guzman Aceves, however, pushed for "a progressive way" to fund these investments, adding that "whenever we're using utility bills to pay for this, it's inherently regressive." Jul 16 21July 16, 2021Article at utilitydive.com
40,000 charging stations for electric vehicles planned for Southern CaliforniaSouthern California Edison announces 4-year, $436 million project Jul 13 21July 13, 2021Article at dailybulletin.com
Precautionary outages leave thousands without power as Santa Ana winds rage onAn estimated more than 168,000 of SCE’s customers were under power shutoff consideration — about 3.4 percent of SCE’s customers. Dec 08 20December 08, 2020Article at dailynews.com
Southern California Edison tests Daimler 'electric big rig' in fleet conversionThe utility is testing Daimler Trucks North America's new eCascadia Class 8 electric truck, targeted for mass production in 2022. It marks an early milestone for both companies' electrification strategies. Nov 17 20November 17, 2020Article at spglobal.com
Consumers Are Playing a Big Role in Keeping the Lights On in California This WeekAfter the first rolling blackouts in 20 years, California’s utilities asked customers to curb their power consumption. Many said yes. Aug 19 20August 19, 2020Article at greentechmedia.com
OC Auto Show highlighting 2020 models, including electric carsThe OC Auto Show has been around since 1964 and always a favorite with car shoppers. But you can tell that it's now almost 2020, as electric cars are not only here in abundance, but they're highlighted. Oct 03 19October 03, 2019Article at abc7.com
Thomas Fire continues to threaten CaliforniaThe California wildfire known as Thomas Fire has burned more than 700 homes and currently threatens communities in Santa Barbara County. Dec 18 17December 18, 2017Article at skynews.com.au
Power upIn an energy-hungry world, battery storage is the way of the future. But not all technologies are equal. Sep 06 17September 06, 2017Article at The Australian
Tesla Steps In, Helps Southern California Power Grid Following Aliso Canyon LeakA field of Tesla's lithium ion battery systems is can power 15,000 homes for 4 hours. Jan 31 17January 31, 2017Article at govtech.com
Tesla batteries now help Southern California power grid in wake of Aliso Canyon leakThey charge six-figure cars, and now — in response to natural gas shortages following a catastrophic gas leak in the San Fernando Valley in 2015-16 — an Ontario field… Jan 30 17January 30, 2017Article at dailybulletin.com
Tesla tackles California energy woes with massive energy-storage dealTesla's Powerpack deal with a California utility will store 80 megawatt hours of energy, enough to power more than 2,500 households for a day. Sep 16 16September 16, 2016Article at cnbc.com
Southern California Utility Chooses Tesla for Battery ContractIn wake of the Aliso Conyon Methane leak, Southern California utilities are ramping up their efforts to ensure residents have enough power this winter. Sep 16 16September 16, 2016Article at govtech.com
Tesla to build California utility battery storage projectTesla will build a battery storage system at California utility substation that the company says will have the largest output of any existing lithium-ion storage facility. Sep 16 16September 16, 2016Article at Associated Press
Tesla battery contract shows how SoCal Edison is ramping up electricity storageTesla announced Thursday that it has been selected by Southern California Edison to build a battery project at the utility’s Mira Loma substation that will have the largest output of any existing lithium-ion storage facility. Sep 15 16September 15, 2016Article at latimes.com