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IDTechEx: future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels

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Based on primary supplier interviews, it further shares technology analysis and price information on marine Li-ion battery systems ($/kWh 2020 - 2044) and electric propulsion systems. IDTechEx concludes that the future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels. The potential is huge.

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US/Indonesia agreement on sustainable air transportation and aviation alternative fuels

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FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker said that the MOU’s primary focus areas are research and development of alternative aviation fuels; energy conservation; environmental protection and sustainable aviation growth; critical information and personnel exchange; strengthened capacity-building; and, the sharing of best practices.

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Clean Fuels Ohio. AWARD TABLE. Description. Federal amount.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. Shipping must change, and we must contribute technical measures, operational measures and alternative fuels to meet the challenges we are tackling.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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To gather input from the widest possible array of stakeholders, DOT has a new EV Charging Request for Information, where stakeholders can submit their priorities for Federal standards and guidance for consideration. Requesting Information from Domestic Manufacturers. Guidance and Standards for States and Cities.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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There has been a lot of past research on the cost of vehicles and the cost of fuel, but these other operating costs haven’t been studied in quite the same detail before. There were gaps in the data, especially with respect to alternative fuel powertrains—electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles.

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Toyota electric bZ4X Concept SUV makes N. American debut; jointly developed with Subaru

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More information on the production model of the Toyota bZ4X will be shared later this year, with sales planning to begin in 2022. Toyota envisions a future in which carbon neutrality is achieved through selling a portfolio of products with advanced, alternative-fuel and zero-emission powertrain technologies.

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