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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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Elements of the Action Plan include: New Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. The Biden Administration is establishing a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, leveraging the resources of the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation. The law also provides $2.5

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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While physical logistics networks remain indispensable, electrification in local transport is already making an important contribution. This is where sustainable fuels play a crucial role as they could be pivotal in reducing the climate impact of transport emissions. But its use is currently restricted to short-range transports.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. Vehicle and fuel technology for natural gas is available today and relatively affordable, particularly in comparison with other alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

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The California Energy Commission has adopted the state’s first transportation Investment Plan. The state is aggressively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, decrease petroleum fuel use to 15% below 2003 levels by 2020, and increase alternative fuel use to 20% by 2020.

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Primus Green Energy synthetic gasoline demo plant hits 720 hours continuous operation

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an alternative fuel company that converts natural gas and other feedstocks directly into drop-in transportation fuels, announced that its natural gas-to-gasoline demonstration plant ( earlier post ) has achieved 720 hours of continuous operation, indicating the reliability and stability of its STG+ technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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It can take advantage of the most powerful fast chargers available today, and leaves rivals waiting in line at Costco. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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