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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. in emissions from on-road vehicles. million MTCO 2 e of the 4.9

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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Hyundai calls this new design language “Parametric Pixel,” including pixelated LED lighting that nods to old 8-bit video games. For my own recent test, a mere 150-kW EA charger at a Target in New Jersey had to suffice. And they’re hardly dull, plodding econoboxes: Both deliver a maximum 320 hp and 4.5-second

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2 1,077,074.

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The New Electric ‘Vehicle’ City

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As they say, ‘many hands make light work,” says Kruk, who serves as Livingston Energy’s Director of Community Engagement. At the time, affording a Tesla wasn’t in the cards for us.” But the Spark EV was not mass-produced and was challenging to acquire in New York. We’ve had some great partnerships with everyone on the same page.”

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The Tremendous VR and CG Systems—of the 1960s

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At the time, Berkeley was establishing himself as a leading author, publisher, and consultant for the new world of digital computers. In Berkeley’s offices, the Sutherland brothers encountered his light-seeking robot squirrel “ Squee ,” now in the collection of the Computer History Museum, which also holds some of Berkeley’s papers.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The Toyota FC Stack frame is constructed from a newly-developed thermoplastic carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, which is light, strong, and easily mass-produced. The front turn signals and clearance lights are separate from the headlights, contributing to an ultra-thin headlight profile at the same time as merging with the side grilles.

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EV Chargers for All!

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One was affordability. Harry decided to forego buying an EV, but he remains open to purchasing one if both the affordability and charging issues are better addressed. “I light-duty vehicle sales. Two obstacles stood in his way. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff. households.