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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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billion for Science, $272 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, to continue to lead basic research in the physical sciences and develop and operate cutting-edge scientific user facilities while strengthening the connection between advances in fundamental science and technology innovation. Sustainable transportation.

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Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

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As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. Volvo is partnering with battery recycler Connected Energy to give EV batteries a second life as battery energy storage systems (BESS), as detailed in a press release on Wednesday.

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ARPA-E to award $14.5M to 5 projects to reduce energy use for transportation

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million in funding for five projects in ARPA-E’s newest program, the Traveler Response Architecture using Novel Signaling for Network Efficiency in Transportation (TRANSNET). The Connected Traveler: A Framework to Reduce Energy Use in Transportation. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. 1,576,345.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental benefits of driving electric, and governments are implementing policies to encourage the shift towards sustainable transportation. This information can be valuable for communicating sustainability efforts to stakeholders, including customers, employees, and investors.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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It typically consists of numerous individual battery cells connected to provide the required voltage and capacity. Electric motors have higher efficiency rates compared to internal combustion engines, which waste a significant amount of energy as heat. They are electric machines that can act as both motors and generators. #2

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

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The electric drivetrain is highly efficient in converting stored energy from batteries into motion, minimizing energy waste. This efficiency, coupled with advancements in battery technology, promotes energy conservation and contributes to the overall sustainability of urban transportation systems.

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Relying on the traditional fuel-intensive forms of transportation seems less promising and won’t be sustainable while serving the enormous domestic market. Policymakers are developing the idea of “Shared, Connected, and Electric” transportation with the bold goal of attaining 100% electrification by 2030.