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Toyota to build prototype city of the future, powered by hydrogen fuel cells

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Called the Woven City , it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells. With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology… in both the virtual and the physical realms … maximizing its potential.

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Ford, Bedrock and Bosch exploring highly automated vehicle technology in Detroit to help make parking easier

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Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer at Ford Motor Company.

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It’s all about connection

Electric Auto Association

Since its founding in 2019, the members of the Inland Empire Electric Vehicle Association (IEEVA ) have embraced the help and support of sister organizations and have offered support in return. We immediately formed the organization with some guidance. In fact, half the folks in our neighborhood are using electric lawn equipment now.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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These include diesel particulate matter, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) oxides of nitrogen (NO x , a precursor to smog), reactive organic gases (ROG, another precursor to smog), greenhouse gases, and oxides of sulfur (SO x ). These funds must be used for environmental projects that will benefit port-adjacent neighborhoods.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

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The TIGER 2014 grant program will place an emphasis on projects that support reliable, safe and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities. These federal funds leverage money from private sector partners, states, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations and transit agencies.

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Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

Airbnb’s rental categories can help travelers find off-the-grid options, highlighting more than 9,000 listings that rely on renewable energy sources or have no electricity, and Earth Homes , a set of accommodations built with organic materials such as mud or rammed earth.

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Tesla Model Y fleet to be used in Tampa’s DASH ride-sharing program

Teslarati

The DASH program is also expected to connect over 20 different hubs in the downtown area. They could also serve as guides to passengers, as they would be trained to discuss the downtown area’s seven neighborhoods, local attractions, and points of interest. Additionally, driver training is set to begin in a few weeks as well.

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