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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. billion above the FY 2015 Enacted level, sustains DOE’s role as the largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and develops and operates advanced scientific user facilities at the National Laboratories to maintain the nation’s primacy in science and innovation.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. On average, the D13TC engine delivers improved fuel efficiency of up to 11% compared to 2015 Volvo truck models.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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Study finds renewable natural gas could meet ~85% of current natural gas use in transport in California by 2020s; much higher volumes possible with right policies

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The main barriers to large-scale RNG use are the state’s high cost of pipeline interconnect and the cost of upgrading to pipeline standards. They incorporated those cost curves into a spatial model by determining the quantity of renewable natural gas that could be supplied under different competitive landscapes. from dairy.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Lower Total Cost of Ownership Driving Adoption The shift toward EVs is also influencing ownership costs.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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DOE will continue to focus on significantly increasing the amount of cost-competitive electric power from renewable resources across the nation by further accelerating the development and commercialization of these technologies. DOE will partner with industry to discover and promote advanced sustainable transportation technologies.

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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

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The recent shale-driven emergence of natural gas as an abundant, inexpensive fuel in the US has raised the possibility of a “ momentous shift ” in the level of natural gas used in transportation. The cost advantage of natural gas over diesel fuel is particularly appealing for vehicles with a high intensity of travel and thus fuel use.

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