The Green New Deal: Q & A with UC Davis Policy Experts Part II
Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a two part article. Read Part I here. The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA,…
The Green New Deal: Q&A with UC Davis Policy Institute Experts
Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two part article. Read Part II here. The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA,…
Jered Sneesby and his 2014 BMW i3 REx
The Owner/Driver Name: Jered Sneesby Occupation: Civil engineer Location: Sacramento, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 BMW i3 REx (with range extender) Type: The BMW i3 is available as a fully battery-electric vehicle, but adding the range-extending gasoline engine (as my car has) makes it a plug-in hybrid. The REx…
Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen: 2018 Nissan Leaf
The Owner/Driver Name: Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen Occupation: Researcher Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Nissan Leaf Type: All-electric Range: 151 miles MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,900 Time owned: 0.5 years *When new, at time of model release The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you decide…
Mollie D’Agostino and her 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The Owner/Driver Name: Mollie D’Agostino Occupation: Policy Director, 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 26 miles (battery only); 560 (battery + gas) MPGe: 105 MSRP*: $27,900 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…
Ying Wu and family and their 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The Owner/Driver Name: Ying Wu Occupation: Health-related Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 33 miles (battery only); 570 (battery + gas) MPGe: 84 MSRP*: $41,995–$44,995 Time owned: 1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…
Suresh Ram and his 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
The Owner/Driver Name: Suresh Ram Occupation: Program Manager Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Type: All-electric Range: 238 miles MPGe: 119 MSRP*: $36,620–$40,905 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made you decide to go…
Diana Lucas and her 2014 Ford CMax Energi
The Owner/Driver Name: Diana K.I. Lucas Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Ford CMax Energi Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 20 miles (battery only); 550 (battery + gas) MPGe: 88 MSRP*: $31,635 Time owned: 3.5 years *When new, at time of model release….
5,000 Miles of Bolt Ownership
While I count myself a happy Bolt owner, I’ve also learned that being an early EV adopter comes with a lot of challenges, mostly in terms of the availability and functionality of charging infrastructure. Driving an EV—especially as your only vehicle—definitely requires you to be…
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"Slow and steady wins the race. Walking poles help. We used the same down sleeping bags we purchased when we arrived in Davis 50 years ago. Patched but still a delight. And the same, easy-to-put-up-in-five-minutes tent we’ve used for years. Good camping gear pays for itself many times over."
At the Pond: Free camping, hiking, cooler weather
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Wildflowers are blooming in profusion, even crowding the hiking path just two hours away in the Eldorado National Forest where you can go and hike and camp for free. And you can do extreme social dist...20 hours ago
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At the Pond: Free camping, hiking, cooler weather
Wildflowers are blooming in profusion, even crowding the hiking path just two hours away in the Eldorado National Forest where you can go and hike and...
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Davis Solidarity Climate Strike today 12pm-1pm: Be sure to come to 5th and B and help celebrate this week's Standing Rock legal victory. The Dakota Access company was ordered to stop the North Dakota Access pipeline! (Might be a bit late today, hang in there).
School strike week 99. The climate crisis doesn’t go on summer holiday, so we keep on protesting.
#climatestrikeonline #StayAtHome #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve
UPCOMING DAVIS BIKING EVENTS: https://www.thebikecampaign.com/
7 DAYS A WEEK Buy used bike by appt
EVERY SAT 9am-12pm FREE BIKE REPAIR by appt
Email FunMaria@sbcglobal.net
Sun, July 19 ICE CREAM RIDE(s)
10am Davis (& Woodland)
Sun, Oct. 18th ZOMBIE PEDALFEST
http://www.zombiebikeparade.com
"Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades."
https://www.thebikecampaign.com/blog/pandemic-leads-to-a-bicycle-boom
Open Air Davis launched last Friday, closing part of G Street to traffic, and allowing restaurants and stores to expand onto the sidewalk and street. Starting this Friday July 10, the program will grow to include Second Street between E and F streets.
Comings & Goings: G Street closes on weekends for dining, shopping
Open Air Davis launched Friday, closing part of G Street to traffic, and allowing restaurants and stores to expand onto the sidewalk and street. Part ...
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