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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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billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Within the $10.7

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The Electric Vehicle Era Needs a Skilled Workforce

Clean Fleet Report

Reports of outages and malfunctions underscore the pressing need for adept EV charging infrastructure maintenance technicians. Addressing the maintenance workforce shortage underpinning many operability challenges will allow charging networks to mature.

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

Baua Electric

This growing trend not only benefits the environment but also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses associated with the EV ecosystem. Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment.

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3 EV Charging Station Business Models for 2023

Setec Powerr

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the benefits of sustainable transportation. The charging station should be easily accessible by EV drivers and should be located in a safe and secure environment. The accessibility of the charging station is also important.

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MAN to showcase new electric trucks at IAA: eTGM and eTGE

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The urban environment is where eTrucks can truly demonstrate their strengths. MAN is changing from a manufacturer of commercial vehicles to a provider of intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. At IAA 2018, MAN is presenting further services for optimizing vehicle analysis and maintenance management.

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

Setec Powerr

This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment. EV owners stand to benefit from significant cost savings, enjoying lower operating and maintenance costs since electricity is generally more affordable than gasoline.

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. —Nikolas Hill.