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Texas Automated Vehicle Proving Ground Partnership forms; applying for national designation

Green Car Congress

The partnership builds upon the momentum of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Smart City Challenge, in which Austin was a finalist, and is a direct outcome of the Texas Mobility Summit held 1–2 December 2016. El Paso Area — Tornillo/Guadalupe Port of Entry.

Texas 150
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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

Green Car Congress

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. Columbia, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Trinidad, Colo.,

El Paso 150
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NSF awards $55.5M to support 3 new Engineering Research Centers; one focused on power electronics

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One of these, the Engineering Research Center for Power Optimization for Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS), aims to enhance or increase the electric power density available in tightly constrained mobile environments by changing the design. Nature-inspired soil engineering.

El Paso 150
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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region. Let’s meet the candidates. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region. Let’s meet the candidates. What type of leadership makes you thrive?