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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). These trips could be covered today by electric trucks, ?thanks

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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

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The combination of performance and range, as well as the passenger experience that comes from riding a battery-electric vehicle, all contribute to making it a great choice for door-to-door transit in urban and suburban environments. All Lightning products are available today. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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

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Truly sustainable fuels come from renewable sources, have no negative impact on the environment when they are burned and do not produce emissions of greenhouse gas. Some of the alternative fuels available today can already help significantly reduce emissions with minor or no modifications to engines and infrastructures.

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EPA nudges up volume of renewable fuel in final requirements for 2014-2016 under RFS

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The final 2016 standard for cellulosic biofuel—the fuel with the lowest carbon emissions—is 230 million gallons, or about 7 times more than what the market produced in 2014. Biomass-based diesel. Advanced biofuel. All Renewable fuel. In June, EPA had proposed 206 million gallons.

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IBM Research Initiative Developing Adaptive Systems to Provide Personalized Travel Routes to Avoid Gridlock

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IBM researchers are using advanced analytics to develop adaptive traffic systems that will intuitively learn traveler patterns and behavior to provide more dynamic travel safety and route information to travelers than is available today. Gerry Mooney, General Manager, Public Sector, IBM.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Additionally, few of current harvesting and dewatering technologies available today are amenable to scaling for larger production scenarios of 1,000 acre or larger algal farms. However, they must accommodate high ripple currents, in a high temperature environment. saline water). Office of Nuclear Energy.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Scientists from IBM Research - China and other experts across IBM are developing new insights into traffic and predictions that will serve as the foundation for new transportation services to deal with this complex environment. Because the software in cars is becoming more sophisticated, the car is becoming a moving sensor on the road.

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