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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The news comes as part of Houston Metro being selected among projects to receive funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Accelerating Innovative Mobility ( AIM ) grant of nearly $1.5 As the inaugural class of AIM incubators, provide industry leadership in sharing project outcomes with the public transportation community.

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Tesla replays DOE loan nine years early

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For the first seven years since its founding in 2003, Tesla was funded entirely with private funds, led by Elon Musk. I would like to thank the Department of Energy and the members of Congress and their staffs that worked hard to create the ATVM program, and particularly the American taxpayer from whom these funds originate.

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Toyota faces scrutiny from US Congress

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The Committee wants the documents in the possession of Dimitrious Biller, who served as the National Managing Counsel for Toyota’s American operation from 2003-2007, [.]. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news Toyota Akio Toyoda Dimitrious Biller Toyota recalls US Congress US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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SpaceX’s first NASA astronauts to receive Space Medal of Honor for Dragon test flight

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Live coverage is scheduled to begin at 4:15pm ET (2115 UTC) on social media and NASA TV: [link] pic.twitter.com/nBJQSLzWOR — NASA (@NASA) January 30, 2023 Since Congress authorized the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1969, it has been awarded just 28 times.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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The UITP Congress in Vienna will mark the world debut of the Mercedes Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid Bus - the first of the new generation of fuel cell models from Daimler buses. It is estimated that the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid can achieve hydrogen savings of between 10 and 25 per cent depending on the traffic conditions and topography.

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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoena for Toyota Documents

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The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has issued a subpoena for “all documents relating to Toyota motor vehicle safety and Toyota’s handling of alleged motor vehicle defects and related litigation” in the possession of Dimitrios Biller, who served as the National Managing Counsel for Toyota’s American operation from 2003-2007.

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EU Parliament Approves 2012 Tire Efficiency Ratings

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In 2003, the State of California passed Assembly Bill 844, requiring the California Energy Commission, in consultation with the California Integrated Waste Management Board, to adopt and implement a tire energy efficiency program for replacement tires for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. That program is still under development.

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