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EIA estimates that alt fuel vehicles in fleets increased 7% from 2008 to 2009

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that the total inventory of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in fleets in the US in 2009 was about 826,318, up about 7% from 2008. Arizona (5%). Estimated number of alternative fuel vehicles in fleets, 2009. Texas (11%). Florida (4%). North Carolina (4%).

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AAA Foundation study: red light running deaths hit 10-year high

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Number of Deaths in Red Light Running Crashes as a Percentage of All Deaths in Crashes at Signalized Intersections, by Year, United States, 2008-2017. Per capita, Arizona has the highest rate of red light running fatalities while New Hampshire has the lowest rate. Data: AAA Foundation.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $4,000,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) will accept proposals requesting up to $4,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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USDA awards $10M in grants to spur production of biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products

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Fiscal year 2012 awards include: University of Arizona, $36,000. Arizona State University, $350,000. AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. environmental implications of direct and indirect land use change. University of Georgia, $345,689. University of Florida, $496,996.

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QinetiQ Zephyr Used Sion Li-S Batteries in Record Unmanned Flight

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The Zephyr’s world record flight was completed on 23 July 2010 at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona. The custom built Li-S battery pack was designed and assembled by Sion Power in Tucson, Arizona. The Zephyr, a solar/battery powered all electric UAV with a wing span of 70 feet (22.5

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Lucid Air Dream Edition gets an in-depth review and speedy test drive at the hands of Jay Leno

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Tesla may be slightly more notable due to its fourteen-year history of building electric cars, starting with the Roadster in 2008, a vehicle that Leno still speaks about to this day.

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