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LADOT wins $2M grant for DTLA “Code the Curb” pilot

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The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) $2 million through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program. Personal identifying information such as license plates or images of persons is excluded from data collection.

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Two largest US automotive trade associations merge: Alliance for Automotive Innovation

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The industry is granted nearly 5,000 patents each year, all while meeting or exceeding hundreds of government safety and environmental regulations, per vehicle, in the US alone. John Bozzella, former president and CEO of Global Automakers, will lead the organization. Globally, automakers spent more than $125 billion on R&D in 2018 alone.

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Celgard Seeks DOE Grant for Expansion of Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Separator Capacity

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and a leading global supplier of microporous separators used in primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion batteries, recently submitted an application for grant funding under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Electric Drive Vehicle (EDV) Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative (DE-FOA-0000026). Earlier post.).

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Study of 60M US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death

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When the analysis was restricted to person-years with exposure to PM 2.5 The researchers examined Medicare claims records of 60 million Americans 65+ over a seven-year period, representing 460 million person-years of follow-up. Increases of 10 μg per cubic meter in PM 2.5 and 1.1% (95% CI, 1.0 to 1.2), respectively.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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Each CELESTIQ will be personally commissioned—no two will be alike. Clients will work directly with their selected dealer and Cadillac designers to realize their unique vision for the car, with unprecedented levels of personalization tailored to reflect the owner’s tastes. Earlier post.) CELESTIQ availability by waitlist only.

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Oakland is now first in the US to have a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

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Here’s how it works: Student transportation is the largest mass transit system in the United States, moving 27 million students twice daily. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. million tons of greenhouse gases annually.

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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

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In the United States, the profit models for the EV charging industry are adapting to local market dynamics and policy landscapes. government, both at the federal and state levels, offers various incentives for the construction and operation of EV charging infrastructure. This includes tax credits, grants, and rebates.