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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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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. But these new technologies have to work for everyone.

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VW of America boosting research in US for electric mobility and sustainable transportation

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VWGoA) is boosting its automotive research in the United States to further accelerate electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation. The hub team at UT’s Center for Renewable Carbon is developing recyclable alternatives to plastic parts and foils in the vehicle interior. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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How renewable diesel can help fight climate change

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With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever. Recognizing the need to create a healthier planet, many American cities and businesses have set bold ambitions to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental inequity.

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture. The overall goal is to help develop a revitalized, resilient and sustainable low-carbon community.

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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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Sustainable transportation. Sustainable transportation funding requests include: Vehicle technologies. In addition, the program is working to reduce the cost of hydrogen from renewable resources to less than $4.00/gge—dispensed Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 Also within the $10.7

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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Canada’s clean energy diversification strategy and regulatory framework make clear that hydrogen is a key enabler for carbon neutrality by 2050. Hydrogen will help to meet society’s need for sustainable transportation, especially for heavy-duty vehicles where hydrogen excels compared to other technologies.

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