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Sprint CEO introduces new partners for Machine-to-Machine Connected Transportation initiative

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This enables drivers to waste less fuel looking for delivery destinations, gas stations and other locales, while reducing emissions and carbon footprints, decreasing costs and creating enhanced personnel comfort and organizational efficiencies. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute will focus on accelerating the development and adoption of advanced sensors, data analytics, and controls in manufacturing, while reducing the cost of these technologies by half and improving the efficiency of US advanced manufacturing. Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (Cambridge, MA).

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Is aviation the best application yet for hydrogen fuel cells?

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There are several new powertrain options, and none has yet proven itself in regular commercial service. Last September, ZeroAvia successfully completed a test flight of a commercial-scale fuel cell-powered aircraft. Charged : What are your projections for cost per mile? In December, the company won a £12-million ($16.3-million)

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. If the testing is successful, the team will consider building smaller-scale ethanol plants distributed across the Valley to be close to the sorghum fields to lower transportation costs.

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DOE to invest up to $7M to support early-stage solar technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) will invest up to $7 million in total funding through DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support the development and commercialization of emerging solar energy technologies. Solexant, San Jose, Calif., Stion, San Jose, Calif.,

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The program funds projects to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, including electricity, natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and gasoline and diesel substitutes, such as cellulosic ethanol (derived from woody materials, including agricultural waste), and biodiesel from waste grease.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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Two battery switching stations, at the international airports in San Francisco and San Jose, and six taxis that use switchable batteries will be used. The project will include assessments of cost, capacity, performance and reliability, along with design, testing and production. Valley Garbage and Rubbish Co.,