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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. Ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient.

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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The mode of travel you take on your daily work commute can make a big difference in your exposure to air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (ARB). times greater than personal vehicle commutes, while light rail commutes had 30% lower UFP concentrations than personal vehicle commutes.

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Pioneer Natural Resources adding 225 bi-fuel Westport WiNG natural gas F250s to fleet

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Pioneer Natural Resources, an oil and gas exploration and production company, is adding 225 bi-fuel, Westport WiNG natural gas powered Ford F250 Super Duty trucks to its fleet. Earlier post.)

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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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PG&E is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. VPPs are a valuable resource for supporting grid reliability and an essential part of California’s clean energy future. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc.

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Machine learning PODA model projects the impact of COVID-19 on US motor gasoline demand

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In this work, we develop a model that combines personal mobility with motor gasoline demand and uses a neural network to correlate personal mobility with the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, government policies and demographic information. —Ou et al. Nat Energy doi: 10.1038/s41560-020-0662-1.

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Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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Currently, the energy intensity (BTU per person mile) of driving is 57% greater than that of flying, according to a new analysis by Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). persons to at least 2.3 Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2.

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BlackBerry IVY Innovation Fund makes strategic investment in CerebrumX

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CerebrumX has a highly secure, AI-based Augmented Deep Learning Platform (ADLP) that’s been deployed on more than 45 million trips and captured more than 100 million miles worth of data. As part of the investment, Vito Giallorenzo, General Manager of IVY and Head of Corporate Development at BlackBerry will join CerebrumX’s advisory board.

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