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February 18, 2025 |
State of the City: Riverside embraces ‘green technology economy’ ![]() RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A new ‘green technology economy’ rooted in “committed investments, committed partnerships and committed leadership”, has blossomed in Riverside.
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson says the city’s high-tech ecosystem began taking shape four years ago when the California Air Resources Board relocated to the city. Since then, “strategic investments have brought four green technology companies to Riverside,” she declared in her annual State of the City address. They include: • Ohmio, which relocated from New Zealand and manufactures autonomous, all-electric shuttles. • Hyundai Rotem Tech, which will build hydrogen-powered trains for the LA28 Olympics. • Voltu Motor Inc. building electric, medium-duty trucks. • GreenPower Motor Company will build small, large and custom electric buses. More than 1,600 new businesses opened their doors last year, creating 13,500 new jobs. While the city provides services and shelters for the homeless, Riverside added 74 new police officers. 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized last year. The City invested in new drone technology and adopted a new ordinance prohibiting camping near schools, shelters and parks while ensuring public spaces are enjoyed for their intended purpose. The mayor touted more than 1,600 new businesses that opened their doors last year, creating 13,500 new jobs. More than $390 million worth of new projects were approved. The mayor said new housing is coming to the Mission Grove area and downtown, adjacent to the Main Library. Story Date: February 5, 2025
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