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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This brief study analyzes, for each individual state, the changes from 2018 to 2020 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Natural gas. Geothermal. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well.

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FAA launches new Center of Excellence for alternative jet fuels; $40M in funding over 10 years

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence ( COE ) for alternative jet fuels and the environment. The selected university members all have nationally recognized collegiate environmental and aviation-related education programs.

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Study finds drone-based delivery could reduce GHG emissions and energy use in the transportation sector, if deployed sensibly

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New research by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Carnegie Mellon University, SRI International and the University of Colorado at Boulder shows that drone-based delivery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation sector. Stolaroff, Constantine Samaras, Emma R.

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CMU-led team develops method of aerosol jet 3D printing battery electrode materials for exceptionally high capacity batteries

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Lattice architecture can provide channels for effective transportation of electrolyte inside the volume of material, while for the cube electrode, most of the material will not be exposed to the electrolyte. Three dimensional (3D) porous electrode architectures with irregular or regular (e.g. —Rahul Panat. 2018.07.006.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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This is a high-speed underground public transportation system that transports passengers on autonomous electric skates’ that travel at speeds ranging from 125 to 150 miles per hour. Electric skates can transport eight to sixteen persons or a single-passenger vehicle. Hyperloop Transportation Technology.

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