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EGEB: Global megacities call for a ‘green recovery’ for public transport

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): C40 mayors, transport workers, and unions call for stimulus funding for public transport. The EDF releases two sets of policy recommendations on heavy-duty truck electrification and infrastructure. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…
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Biden proposes $174 billion investment in electric vehicles

President Joe Biden has unveiled an outline of his infrastructure plan, and it includes a proposed $174 billion investment in electric vehicles. The Biden administration has released an outline of its infrastructure plan on its website. It includes a $174 billion investment in electric vehicles that they summarized: “Create good jobs electrifying vehicles. U.S. market share of plug-in…
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Specialized unveils new Turbo Como SL, a lightweight 28 mph electric city bike

Hot on the heels of a new ultra lightweight electric mountain bike unveiling, Specialized isn’t slowing down. Today the company is releasing a new ultra lightweight electric city bike, the Specialized Turbo Como SL. [Editor’s note: the prices originally published in this article were based on an incorrect draft of a press release. Specialized has since provided the updated pricing…
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Google Docs citations tool adding support for film, TV sources

Last year, Docs added a built-in citations tool, and Google is now updating the capability with more source types to join the existing five. The “Citations” panel remains located under “Tools.” You first select MLA (8th ed), APA (7th ed), or Chicago Author-Date…
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Report: Google likely to begin return to working in-office in US in April

Last year, for the safety of their workers, Google shifted to work from home, closing their offices across the United States. With the ongoing rollout of vaccines in the US, Google is now looking likely to begin returning to working in-person and in-office. As reported by Axios, an internal email from Google’s SVP and “chief people officer” Fionna Cicconi says that Google is carefully…
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