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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

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The Ministry for the Environment forecasts that in 2030 electrification of vehicles will have a negative marginal abatement cost, saving costs for consumers and the economy while reducing emissions. We have more than 70 members from the sector. EVs are increasingly cheaper to run and maintain than petrol and diesel vehicles.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. However, the draft ERP document, while containing some advanced thinking, does not present the plan in a holistic way. . Copenhagen) it’s possible for cycling/active transport modes to make up half or more of commuter trips in urban environments. .

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Proposed Amendment to the IEEE Constitution on the Ballot

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To ensure a collaborative environment, the forum is moderated by the IEEE Election Oversight Committee. In Opposition Statement: The IEEE Board of Directors (BoD) is correct to assert that “IEEE’s Constitution is IEEE’s highest-level governance document that affects all Members and rarely should change.”

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California issues draft plan for more efficient, less polluting freight system

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California agency leaders released the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan , an ambitious document that lays a foundation for modernizing California’s multi-billion dollar freight transportation system.

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Power Area plans $362 million mortgage for EV wiring startup CelLink

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The conditional constancy from the federal government’s Complex Era Cars Production mortgage program is for the advance of lighter, extra environment friendly versatile circuit wiring harnesses for automobile and alternative industries. ” Reuters contributed to this document.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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As heads of state convened, an abbreviated document was hurriedly produced to minimize sticking points and shopped around among leaders of developed countries. The accord will not become an official United Nations document unless unanimous approval is secured. Emissions Reduction Targets Shuttled To The Side.

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