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ICCT: available low-carbon fuels can reduce CI of on-road transportation fuels in Pacific Coast region by 14%–21% by 2030

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A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and E4tech finds that the targets adopted or proposed by British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels can be met with a range of low-carbon fuel options. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Washington State University. Enovix Corporation.

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Propel Fuels launches Clean Mobility Center in California; carbon offsets available at the pump

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Propel’s Fullerton station is one of a growing network of locations built in coordination with the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology program. California boasts the largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles in the US, making the state an ideal partner for Propel on this project.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. There’s no better time than now to join the electric vehicle revolution.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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The study suggested battery-electric sales comprised 8.6 Some of this is down to how regional climates impact battery ranges or the fact that you really need a garage fitted for vehicle charging if you want to get the most out of owning an EV. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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” In the 1970s Volkswagen had put two electric cars on the market, but sales figures were in the two-digit numbers, Leohold said. Shortage of fossil fuels. It will not be enough to improve the efficiency of conventional engines or to launch alternative fuel concepts, Leohold said. So what has changed?

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