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Boston-Power Pursuing $100M in Federal Funds for Li-Ion Plant in Massachusetts; Introduces High-Energy Swing for EVs and PHEVs

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Boston-Power, Inc., With support from Massachusetts officials, Boston-Power is seeking approximately $100 million under the US Department of Energy’s advanced battery and cell manufacturing grant program established as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Flexible and scalable packaging. Excellent thermal properties.

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Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

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As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 cents for targeted regional road projects; 3 cents for rail projects outside of Boston; and. per gallon—a 81% increase of the current $0.235 per gallon.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Members can access popular GM vehicles for an extended time period without the commitment of leasing, financing or buying. The service was developed initially for entertainment and entrepreneurial communities seeking frictionless, on-demand transportation options and longer-term access to vehicles. and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

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By combining with Zipcar, we will significantly increase our growth potential, both in the United States and internationally, and will position our Company to better serve a greater variety of consumer and commercial transportation needs. Avis Budget expects to generate $50 to $70 million in annual synergies as a result of the transaction.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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The program will fund interdisciplinary research in six key areas: resource development; uses; environmental impacts and climate change; global markets and finance; policy and regulatory reform; and geopolitical impacts. Such fuels could lower greenhouse gas emissions from transportation compared with gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Electric Vehicles Adoption – A Huge Business Opportunity for Utilities

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According to the Boston Consulting Group, the average utility can gain between US$3-$10 billion in new value. As a regulated utility, work directly with governmental agencies to support transportation electrification (TE) by developing new rate plans, rebates, and promotions. The opportunities are vast: Commodity-level.

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Overcoming Systemic Racism Through System Engineering

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When she first heard the phrase, she recalled her training in quality control in the transportation unit of GE Research , in Erie, Pa. Her assignment was to map out an expansion of Year Up from Boston to either Washington, D.C., Boyea-Robinson still finds resistance to financing equity among bank loan officers. she thought. “I

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