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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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and its environs. A robot that removes litter Trash is often found in and near bodies of water, threatening wildlife, community members, and the overall environment. The team used rapid prototyping equipment to build multiple versions for Tempe, and it hopes to expand the solution to other communities in the Phoenix area.

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GreenPower delivers its first electric school bus in Arizona

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The electric school bus was delivered to Phoenix Elementary School District #1, which operates 15 schools in the center of Phoenix.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. The solution?

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Other actions included: In April 2009, Nissan introduced the Nissan ECO Series (NECO Series), which qualify for tax breaks under Japan’s new preferential tax scheme for environment-friendly vehicles. This unit provides cleaner emissions and utilizes half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts. Raleigh, N.C.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure,&# said Mr Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA. . “EV development is an exciting new area particularly relevant to the Singapore context. Economic Development Board.