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111 Teams Officially Registered for Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE

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The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, announced its official list of 111 Registered Teams. A complete list of Registered Teams, listed by the class in which they will compete and their proposed fuel type is available here.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The bill also directs the President to work with the relevant Federal agencies and California to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, the federal fuel economy standards, any emission standards promulgated by EPA, and the California standards for light-duty vehicles. Transportation Efficiency. Global Warming Pollution Reduction Program.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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Here is a list of major raw materials involved in EV production and the issues faced from a supply chain perspective. Recycling and Circular Economy To mitigate the environmental impact of raw material extraction, the industry is exploring recycling and the circular economy approach.