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WattEV awarded $40.5 million to build truck charging depots in Northern California and Oregon along 'electric highway'

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of opening the nation's largest public charging depot for electric commercial trucks at the Port of Long Beach, WattEV announced today it has secured $40.5 million in grants to further expand its growing network of electric truck stops into Northern California and Oregon.

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  • WattEV was also awarded $6.5 million from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to build a 6-acre EV charging depot.
  • Planning for the Salem electric truck stop includes 30 CCS 240 KW chargers and six MCS 1200 KW chargers.
  • WattEV selects the locations of its charging depots based on analysis of freight routes, range of electric trucks and energy supply.
  • We're proud to continue that commitment by partnering with WattEV on this transformative solar-powered, electric charging depot.

NIKOLA SECURES $41.9 MILLION GRANT, ACCELERATING ZERO-EMISSIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEAVY-DUTY HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN CALIFORNIA

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9 million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern Calif.

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  • Each hydrogen refueling station will be designed to support and scale up over time with the growth of heavy-duty hydrogen refueling needs while attempting to maximize truck parking at each site.
  • Increased refueling capability: Each hydrogen refueling station is intended to facilitate refueling for approximately 80 to 100 trucks per station per day.
  • Future-ready infrastructure: Nikola's zero-emissions infrastructure is expected to be established in advance of the anticipated surge in adoption of Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles , demonstrating the Company's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
  • "This award, in collaboration with Caltrans, will allow us to accelerate the deployment of zero-emissions hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is vital for the successful launch our hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in July."

Southern California Natives Lucy Dunn and Emile Haddad Recognized in California Homebuilding Foundation 2022 Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is pleased to share 2 of its nominees have been selected into the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) Hall of Fame 2022.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is pleased to share 2 of its nominees have been selected into the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) Hall of Fame 2022.
  • BIASC is proud to announce its nominee, Lucy Dunn, has been selected by CHF as a 2022 Hall of Fame recipient.
  • Emile Haddad, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of FivePoint Holdings, LLChas also been recognized by BIASC for its nomination and selection into the CHF Hall of Fame.
  • I am delighted to stand behind them in their Hall of Fame recognition with the California Homebuilding Foundation."

Regional Trail Network Creates New Recreation and Active Transportation Access for Millions of Bay Area Residents, With Potential Statewide Economic Impact of $6.6 Billion Annually

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The trail and active transportation networkis projected to increase safe walking, biking and trail access for millions of Bay Area residents.

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  • The trail and active transportation networkis projected to increase safe walking, biking and trail access for millions of Bay Area residents.
  • A recent RTC study attributes $34.1 billion annually in economic activity across the country to active transportation, with the potential to grow to $138.5 billion annually as the connectivity of trail and active transportation networks improves.
  • Based on this study, it is estimated that trail networks like the Bay Area regional trail network could generate as much as $6.62 billion each year for California's economy.
  • RTC's analysis of access to the Bay Area regional trail network was based on data provided by the 2020 U.S. Census and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Plan Bay Area 2050 Equity Priority Communities .