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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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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. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources. —“Sustainable Fuels for Logistics”.

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

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Chip Bowling, president of the National Corn Growers Association, said that while his group was pleased to see the upward revision, “ the fact remains that any reduction in the statutory amount will have a negative impact on our economy, our energy security, and the environment. ”.

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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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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Its engine does not emit any harmful byproducts like smoke or other emissions that pollute the environment as it runs on clean energy. It''s clean, it''s compact, it''s quietly quite something! Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in.

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President Obama launches $500M Advanced Manufacturing Partnership; Ford involved as an initial partner

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The United States lags behind competitor nations in providing the business environment and skilled workforce needed for advanced manufacturing. The loss of these activities will undermine our capacity to invent, innovate, and compete in global markets. A strong advanced manufacturing sector is essential to national security.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology. The idea is that having vehicles with bidirectional capabilities creates an environment where innovators like Nuvve can develop business models.

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