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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

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A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to purchase zero-emission electric buses, which will replace diesel buses that have reached the end of their useful life. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). City of Rochester. The City of Nashua.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They are less costly to drive at $1.24 per eGallon (US Average). They come with the latest technology, like driver assist lane tracking, emergency braking, and over-the-air updates. They’re safer.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to replace diesel buses that have reached the end of useful life with zero-emission electric buses, including all related electrical charging station infrastructure. City of Tucson. Southern California Association of Governments. 2,000,000. City of Rock Hill.

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PHEV Day "Off" - Sunday, 5 April 2009. Haven of Rest & Relaxation. Tho Some Battery Maintenance Work Awaits at Gunter plus Lots of Email EVfort!

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EVer while awaiting a media opportunity here in Montgomery, Alabama, "All American Spirit of DC" and EVJerry (202) 486-5450 And the two need-to-be-replaced batteries, now warm and depleted, read: 10.29 More details after a few batteries are replaced, per chance.

Alabama 36