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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

Green Car Congress

Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems.

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Efficient Drivetrains (EDI) announces availability of EDI PowerDrive 4000ev drivetrain; suitable for Type-A school buses

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Paired with available government subsidy and incentive programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, school districts can now benefit from low cost of ownership and sustainable transport for its students.

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Climate Change is NSF Engineering Alliance’s Top Research Priority

Cars That Think

Research energy storage and greenhouse gas capture solutions Identifying technologies to address the climate crisis was ERVA’s first theme. Greenhouse gas capture and elimination. One identified priority was research to develop low-cost coatings for buildings and roads to reduce heat effects and increase self-cooling.

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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

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The mission of Vertimass LLC is to develop and widely license breakthrough technologies that substantially expand the use of sustainable transportation fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security and domestic economies.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

Electric Vehicles India

As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. Additionally, the cost of EVs has been steadily decreasing, making them more affordable for the average consumer. The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright.

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