Port of Los Angeles receives unprecedented $400-million grant to electrify operations
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from Los Angeles Times3 months ago
The port and its private partners have committed an additional $236 million in matching funds for zero-emission initiatives, underscoring their commitment to cleaner operations.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-29/port-of-l-a-wins-400-million-grant-to-electrify-operations
This transformative investment will be a tremendous boost to our efforts to meet our ambitious zero-emission goals, improve regional air quality, and combat climate change.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-29/port-of-l-a-wins-400-million-grant-to-electrify-operations
The funding is expected to finance the purchase of more than 400 pieces of cargo-moving equipment, including yard tractors and forklifts, emphasizing the transition to electric.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-29/port-of-l-a-wins-400-million-grant-to-electrify-operations
These investments will help the port avoid burning 3.5 million gallons of diesel fuel each year, significantly reducing smog-forming emissions and carbon outputs.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-29/port-of-l-a-wins-400-million-grant-to-electrify-operations
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