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Three coming DOE funding opportunities for sustainable transportation technologies

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy intends to issue three sustainable transportation technologies funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in Spring 2021. This will involve partnerships with industry to demonstrate these technologies at industrially-relevant scales.

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California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

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The Budget proposes targeted investments in disadvantaged and low-income communities, including tribal communities, to increase access to the benefits of clean transportation and more than doubles the money targeted for heavy-duty market acceleration.

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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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Transportation power sources using biofuels would have been a good complement to batteries, as biofuels replicate most of the desirable properties of petroleum-based fuels. Carbon-neutral fuels are needed for sustainable transportation to overcome the range and recharge limitations of batteries and the scale limitations of biofuels.

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Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

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Aligned with the strategic direction of the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative and Stellantis’ Dare Forward Mission 2030, Citroen’s export of the e-C3 underscores its commitment to promoting clean, safe, and affordable mobility solutions worldwide.

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

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Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

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ABI Research sees annual EV sales at 2.36M units worldwide in 2020; importance of autonomous EVs in Internet of Things

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However, with many car OEMs recently dropping prices and offering more choice and improved performance, full electric vehicles are on the verge of leaving their eco niche of environmentally aware and socially responsible buyers, illustrated by car OEMs such as BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen investing heavily in electrification.

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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

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gigatons of carbon dioxide annually—a 40% reduction of urban passenger transport emissions—by 2050. It is also critical to reduce the energy use and carbon emissions of all vehicles. —Lew Fulton, co-director of NextSTEPS Program at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies.

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