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AM General to build prototypes for the next-gen USPS Postal Delivery Vechicles; ZEV versions

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AM General will build a series of prototype vehicles for testing by the USPS that seek to provide fuel efficiency and zero emission capability. billion in 2015. AM General is combining highly reliable, low maintenance, fuel-saving powertrain options and advanced safety systems into a durable, low operating-cost vehicle.

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Impact Clean Power Technology unveils visualization of GigafactoryX; 4 GWh/year by 2027

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The company, which was acquired by family investment company TDJ in 2020 from the German family company Teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen (Teamtechnik MA), specializes in building automated assembly lines for the e-mobility, industrial goods and life science industries. GigafactoryX production line.

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Washington state legislature approves $16.9B transportation package; targeting all new cars to be electric with MY 2030

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The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. 3 billion for maintenance and preservation. $3 836 million to build four new hybrid-electric ferries. Notable investments include: $5.4 Earlier post.).

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. 908 million for Nuclear Energy, $74 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, for ongoing R&D in advanced reactor and fuel cycle technologies as well as small modular reactor licensing technical support. 42% of the DOE Budget Request ($12.6

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FANUC to build factory of the future using NVIDIA AI platform; self-teaching robots in the FIELD system

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With ZDT, FANUC also keeps track of robot usage and sends reminders at appropriate intervals to ensure important maintenance activities are completed on time. Building the factory of the future will have wide-ranging impact. million units worldwide by 2019—up from 1 million in 2015.

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CaFCP report concludes California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations by end of 2015 to support first commercial wave of fuel cell vehicles

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To support the planned commercial launch of fuel cell electric vehicles by automakers in 2015 (FCEVs), California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations in five clusters in which most early adopters are expected, according to a new report issued by the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP).

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement. The City of Tucson, AZ has signed a multi-year maintenance agreement with Clean Energy. Clean Energy will also design, build, operate and maintain a 43-truck private time-fill CNG station, with room for expansion, at the same location.

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