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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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Eight of the pre-owned vehicles will be available soon for UC Davis faculty and staff to rent through the campus’s UC Drive program, which is managed by the Fleet Services department. We also want to learn how fleets can incorporate used electric vehicles, which are available at a lower price than newer generations.

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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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A new California-wide program will make it easier for communities to get funding for clean mobility projects to improve their sustainability and quality of life. The program enables smaller groups and communities of concern that may not have the resources available to access funds for clean transportation choices.

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This new Mack MD Electric is a mobile EV charging station

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To help fleets understand how electric trucks can fit into their operations, Mack Trucks is offering a mobile off-grid charging system. Mack hopes that this option will help customers more easily experience the benefits of e-mobility and a more sustainable transportation option.”

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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There is hope electric vehicles could grow to more than 20% of vehicle sales by 2030 with policies that increase these vehicles’ availability and variety, such as California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. Among PEV Pioneer respondents, the median driving distance for one “driving day” was 45 km (28 miles), with a mean of 59 km (37 miles).

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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In this context, we … compare the driving range of electric vehicles from a full recharge and note that the driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 We note that true mass-market adoption of greener and sustainable transportation will require technologies that do not compromise on MPM.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. A £2,000 allowance will be available from mid May 2009 until the end of March 2010, or until the money for the scheme runs out. Greening the Grid. What is a Plug-in hybrid?