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Three coming DOE funding opportunities for sustainable transportation technologies

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy intends to issue three sustainable transportation technologies funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in Spring 2021.

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How renewable diesel can help fight climate change

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Did you know that the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S.? With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever. Long hauls=liqui fuels.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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Sustainable transportation. Sustainable transportation funding requests include: Vehicle technologies. In addition, the program is working to reduce the cost of hydrogen from renewable resources to less than $4.00/gge—dispensed Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 Also within the $10.7

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. avoided emissions from manure storage).

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, EVs help to mitigate climate change and improve air quality. Electric motors have higher efficiency rates compared to internal combustion engines, which waste a significant amount of energy as heat. Energy Efficiency: EVs are more energy-efficient than ICE vehicles.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Way forward Overall, the PLI scheme for the automotive industry, coupled with incentives for ACC battery storage, underscores the Indian government’s commitment to fostering innovation, promoting sustainable mobility solutions, and strengthening the country’s position in the global automotive and renewable energy sectors.

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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

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Such a network could: Enable a faster transition to renewable natural gas, biogas and waste-to-energy pathways. Trucking,” is from ITS-Davis’ NextSTEPS (Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways) program. Improve energy security and weather-event resiliency by diversifying the geographic fuel supply.

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