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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

Teslarati

Rhode Island will offer $1,500 incentives for used electric vehicles, as well as new plug-in hybrid EVs, helping incentivize powertrains that may not be as sustainable as a fully-electric vehicle, but still are a better option from an environmental standpoint compared to a gas-powered car.

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DOE to award $22.3M to accelerate the development of MD, HD plug-in vehicles and use of other sustainable transportation technologies

Green Car Congress

The “Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Vehicle Technologies Multi-Topic Funding Opportunity Announcement” ( DE-FOA-0001535 ) seeks cost-shared projects across three areas of sustainable transportation technologies. The plug-in vehicle area of interest will receive approximately $7.8 Phase 2: Powertrain integration into vehicle(s).

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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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Since Danfoss has signed Power Purchase Agreements for its sites in Denmark, a substantial part of the power will be sustainable. The partnership between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss is the culmination of a wider strategic collaboration between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss to pioneer electric sustainable transport operations.

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Anaheim Ride-and-Drive Event: A Memorable Success

Plug in America

Last month, Plug In America and Anaheim Public Utilities partnered for an unforgettable event in the city. From smooth rides to engaging conversations, the event fostered a deeper appreciation for the future of sustainable transportation.

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. The iONTRON eMixer is fully electrically powered, reducing carbon emissions by up to 100% depending on the local electricity mix. For more trips, the eMixer can be charged in between thanks to a standard CCS/Combo 2 plug.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). —Jonn Axsen.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. The direct injection two-stroke engine could be a very promising and interesting option for hydrogen combustion to achieve zero NO x because of its advantages of high-power density and inherent much lower NO x emissions.

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