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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

Green Car Congress

prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. At least 50% of these Low Carbon Transportation funds would be invested to benefit disadvantaged communities and at least 10% would be invested directly in disadvantaged communities.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. While traditional gas motorcycles use less gasoline and thus have lower emissions than passenger cars, motorcycle exhaust is higher in smog-forming pollutants and poisonous carbon monoxide, meaning that electric motorcycles (and EVs in general) are a great option to significantly improve air quality.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

It offers redemption by curtailing the release of harmful substances and reducing the carbon footprint. It is not merely the act of parting with old vehicles; it is an opportunity to fatten one’s wallet. Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

EV Connect

In many American cities, mass transit opportunities are far behind what’s available in other parts of the world. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) notes that, globally, transportation accounts for 64% of oil consumption , 27% of energy use and 23% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.

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NYU Researchers Pave the Way for Future Shared Mobility

Cars That Think

This enormous growth has at least in part been driven by the aim of reducing vehicle carbon emissions to address climate change concerns. Researchers at NYU have been at the forefront of much of C2SMART's contributions since first applying to be part of the.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

There are eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Despite emitting around 25 percent less carbon dioxide than conventional marine fuels, they say, L.N.G. 27 — is the size of a small city. s long-term problems.

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Blink Charging

But, even better, you will be taking concrete action in the fight against climate catastrophe and showing the world you want to do your part to cut harmful emissions and make the earth more livable for today and future generations. How does LEED work? indoor environmental quality.