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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.

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Ford launches Tesla-like insurance program with State Farm

Teslarati

Customers can better manage their car insurance premium because their rate will be more closely associated with their personal driving characteristic. Ford announced that State Farm will roll out the Drive Safe & Save insurance program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

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With only days before initial testing, the Formula E grid is finalized

Teslarati

Not only is Formula E coming to a couple of new locations, including Portland, Oregon, Mexico City, Mexico, and Sao Palo, Brazil, but the race structure has been altered. During which, the series garnered record viewership; in person, online, and on TV. The pace of technical and racing improvement is something of a marvel.

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NDEW: Profile rising

Electric Auto Association

At the time of this post, 239 in person and online events were listed as confirmed. Younger folks attending the event will be invited to build a veggie racing vehicle. Find the event near you Whether in person or online, see how you can support these truly necessary efforts and have a great time, too. Sign up for our newsletter.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Drive Oregon. Plug In America. Enabling Technologies for Engine and Powertrain Systems (Area of Interest 9). 750,000.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The Standard for High Performance Green Buildings will consider a revision to encourage EV-ready building practices. a standard for high performance green buildings that in 2018 will become the basis for the International Green Construction Code. Expanding DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge.

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Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

Cars That Think

One of the robots that made an appearance at the DRC Finals in 2015 was called ATRIAS , developed by Jonathan Hurst at the Oregon State University Dynamic Robotics Laboratory. We’re trying to build something that works with people,” Hurst adds. “We Digit won’t be doing everything that a person can do,” says Hurst.

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