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University of South Carolina Genesis 2015 Plan To Cut Fleet CO2 Emissions by 90%

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Under its newly-unveiled Genesis 2015 plan, the University of South Carolina will reduce CO 2 emissions from its fleet of vehicles by 90% within five years. The university has about 400 vehicles that are used for business, maintenance and transportation of students, said Derrick Huggins, associate vice president for transportation.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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There is a positive, universal attitude that was calm and positive. In 1966, Honda’s marketing slogan for its motorcycles was: “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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The massive upsurge in e-bikes in the country marks “ the single largest adoption of alternative fuel vehicles in history, with over 100 million vehicles purchased in the past decade, more than all other countries combined. ”. bus: 50, motorcycle: 1, e-bike: 1. Missing lines indicate indistinguishable impacts.) Click to enlarge.

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A Guide to Massachusetts EV Rebate Programs

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Local governments, public universities and colleges, and state agencies can apply for EV grants through MassEVIP. Grant range from $750 to $7,500 for purchased EVs and zero-emission motorcycles and $3,000 to $5,000 for leased EVs. Eligible applicants can receive funding for up to 25 vehicles.

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New Proposal for Discrete Road Systems for High-Speed Vehicles and Low-Speed Modes of Transportation Seeks to Enhance Sustainability Without Compromising Benefits of Motor Vehicle Use

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Mark Delucchi at the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) at UC Davis is proposing a novel urban plan designed on two universally accessible but completely independent transportation networks: one for low-speed, lightweight modes (LLMs) of transportation and one for fast, heavy vehicles (FHVs).

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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According to Peter Bruce, a chemist at the University of St Andrews, UK, “As far as I know, this is the fastest yet for this material.&# When the team tested the newly-coated cathode, they discovered it could be charged and discharged in as little as 9 seconds. is a Green Options Media Production.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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Despite focusing on clean-diesel technologies, VW has not been immune to alternative fuels. It has also launched flexible fuel vehicles in Brazil. The 2009 clean-diesel Jetta TDI for example, has scooped numerous ‘Green Car of the Year’ titles and reduces emissions by 90 per cent.