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Tennessee DEC announces Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum

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According to the US Energy Information Administration, transportation accounts for nearly 30 percent of Tennessee’s end-use energy consumption. In connection with Clean Air Month, TDEC will host a recognition ceremony and sustainable transportation forum on 7 May 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. —Bob Martineau.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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BMW is providing the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis with ten battery-electric, BMW i3 models for 18 months. Eight of the pre-owned vehicles will be available soon for UC Davis faculty and staff to rent through the campus’s UC Drive program, which is managed by the Fleet Services department. —Dahlia Garas.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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Dynamic torque integrates seamlessly with all three available drive modes: performance, economy, and extra economy. The D13 with Turbo Compounding is available from 405-455 hp with up to 1,850 lb-ft of torque. On average, the D13TC engine delivers improved fuel efficiency of up to 11% compared to 2015 Volvo truck models.

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ABB providing two fast chargers for Scania buses in Östersund, Sweden

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ABB’s fast-chargers are connected to the cloud for remote diagnostics and management, and receive over-the-air software upgrades to ensure maximum availability. Östersund was presented with the European Mobility Week Award in 2015 in recognition of the council’s work providing sustainable transport options in the city.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Radically new battery systems or breakthroughs based on existing systems can move the US more rapidly toward a more sustainable transportation future. The focus is on high-energy density and high-power density batteries suitable for transportation and renewable energy storage applications.

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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In a blog post, Tesla management said that: Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. We seek to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles.

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