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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. The FY 2016 Request emphasizes development of innovative processes to convert cellulosic and algal-based feedstocks to bio-based gasoline, jet, and diesel fuels at a cost of $3.00 Within the $10.7

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

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As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow. Environmental benefits of electric autos Electric autos offer numerous environmental benefits compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

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Benefits of Electric Cars Electric cars offer several advantages over traditional gasoline-powered cars. This means that EVs are much cleaner and more sustainable than traditional cars, contributing to the fight against climate change. Conclusion electric cars are the future of sustainable transportation.

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What is the differences between 400V and 800V EV architectures?

Setec Powerr

As the global demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to rise, advancements in electric vehicle technology have come into focus. Advantages of the 800V Architecture The design cost of the 800V architecture is higher, yet this has not deterred major brands from competing and continually increasing voltage levels.

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Study finds renewable natural gas could meet ~85% of current natural gas use in transport in California by 2020s; much higher volumes possible with right policies

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bcf/yr (≈ 750 million gasoline gallons). The main barriers to large-scale RNG use are the state’s high cost of pipeline interconnect and the cost of upgrading to pipeline standards. Higher volumes are possible, as LCFS credits become more valuable and technological learning and scale economies lower upfront capital costs.

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Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

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program is paying nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario, according to an analysis of the implied cost of carbon dioxide reductions under the program by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel. A gallon of gasoline creates roughly 20 pounds of carbon dioxide when combusted.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

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EV owners stand to benefit from significant cost savings, enjoying lower operating and maintenance costs since electricity is generally more affordable than gasoline. Incentives such as tax credits, rebates, or reduced electricity rates for EV charging further decrease the overall cost of owning an EV.