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New IACMI collaboration to develop advanced carbon fiber for hydrogen, natural gas storage tanks; $2.7M DOE award

Green Car Congress

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) will receive $2.7 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and validate technology that will reduce the cost of manufacturing high-performance carbon fiber by 25% to make composite natural gas or hydrogen fuel tanks to power cars and trucks.

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

Green Car Congress

The new model also features a fast-charge system that keeps the bus on the road with no requirement to take them out of service for long charging periods, one-step access for ease-of-maintenance and industry-leading ergonomics.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They’re better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants. They’re safer. EVs are ten times less likely to catch fire than conventional gas cars.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

During our time at the Crown media launch program in Nashville, the difference between the two felt larger as the Hybrid Max has the makings of a sports crossover, while the Hybrid will be more at home as a commuter and running errands in-town. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the 2023 ID4 AWD Pro S from Nashville to Chattanooga, Tennessee. High Voltage Battery – Eight years/100,000 miles Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Three years/36,000 miles Corrosion Perforation – Seven years/100,000 miles.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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IBM's original manufacturing forecasts called for 1 million machines over three years, with 200,000 the first year. The deal ensured that IBM's global customers had familiar support while providing a stable flow of maintenance revenue to IBM for five years. Cortada was then head of a sales team at IBM's Nashville site.

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