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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

Green Car Congress

million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). This is the third round of ASSURE grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford. But they're also happening in states that haven't followed California's decision to phase out new-vehicle emissions over the next decade. Something similar is happening in regard to EVs.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Jonathan Macias Current Profession: Grant Manager for County Government and CEO/Founder of Sky Island, LLC How will you add value to the EAA Board? EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Jonathan Macias Current Profession: Grant Manager for County Government and CEO/Founder of Sky Island, LLC How will you add value to the EAA Board? EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition. and “Is your electricity bill reasonably affordable?” We have the ability to substitute for them very quickly and affordably.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

The truth is that electric vehicles aren't a reliable option for everyone, nor are they affordable. Those who want an electric vehicle and can afford it have every right to purchase one. The fact remains that there’s an affordability issue with modern vehicles that’s been even tougher for EVs to cope with.