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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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Seven STRIA roadmaps have been developed covering various thematic areas: Connected and automated transport (CAT); Transport electrification (ELT); Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM); Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT); Network and traffic management systems (NTM); Smart mobility and services (SMO); and.

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 The effects of WLTP and the lack of availability of many key versions affected registrations in Q4, which is not surprising given that by late November less than two in three versions available in Europe were homologated. million registrations.

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EIA: E85 fueling station availability is increasing, but slowly; in 2% of all retail stations

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The number of retail fueling stations offering E85 blend (up to 85% ethanol) has grown rapidly since 2007, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Retail stations selling E85 have historically been concentrated in the Midwest, where they benefit from a readily available ethanol fuel supplied to blenders.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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15 million zero- and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $15 15 million for low-carbon fuels. $10 The funds will become available over the next four years and distributed to projects through a mix of competitive funding solicitations and direct funding agreements. 10 million for workforce development.

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California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

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. $25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $10 The funds will become available over the next three years and will be distributed to projects through a mix of competitive funding solicitations and direct funding agreements. 10 million for recovery and reinvestment. $9 9 million for ZEV manufacturing.

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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Blue Bird is providing the cleanest propane engine available for school buses on the market, with this version being 90% cleaner than the current emissions standard and 10 times cleaner than any non-Blue Bird propane school bus option available today. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 HD-OBD LPG with Ultra Low NO x 0.02

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California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

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The plan focuses on ZEV infrastructure build-out, with nearly 80% of available funding going to charging stations or hydrogen refueling. 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. The –2023 Investment Plan Update plan increases the budget of the Clean Transportation Program by six times, including $1.1