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Tesla supplier Panasonic to boost productivity before adding an EV plant

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He also added that the human resources requirement of adding additional plants meant it is, in general, preferable to have fewer production locations, rather than more. location at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada, and the manufacturer is building a second site in Kansas. Currently, Panasonic has a U.S.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. California Air Resources Board (CARB)-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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Lightning Electric Ford E-450 shuttles, such as these units with bodies from Diamond Coach, are available on the CALACT purchase contract. The Lightning Systems Electric Passenger Van, one of our most popular models, is the only Class 3 bus available on the contract.

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NREL study focuses on growing use and impacts of ride-hailing services at airports

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In a new study, NREL researchers focused on the key observability aspects of new modes and the rate of shifts in mobility patterns across airports in the regions of San Francisco, Portland, Denver, and Kansas City—all US DOT Smart City Challenge finalists.

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Researchers Say Perennial Grain Crops Could Be Available in Two Decades, Call for Policy Commitment Similar to That Supporting Biofuels

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Perennial grain crops—which would grow with less fertilizer, herbicide, fuel, and erosion than grains planted annually—could be available in two decades, according to researchers writing in the 25 June issue of the journal Science. Resources. It really depends on the breakthroughs. —John Reganold. Glover et al.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Peter Slowik and Nic Lutsey analyze the connections among various state and local policies; public and workplace charging infrastructure; consumer incentives; model availability; and the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric (both fully electric and plug-in hybrid). Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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USDA announces state finalists for $100M Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership for pumps with higher ethanol blends

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Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) received applications requesting more than $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available. With a more than 1:1 match from private and state resources, USDA estimates that the BIP grants will support nearly 5,000 pumps at over 1,400 fueling stations across the country.