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Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

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As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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Climate Change is NSF Engineering Alliance’s Top Research Priority

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National Science Foundation —holds what are termed visioning events, wherein IEEE members and hundreds of other experts from academia, industry, and nonprofits can conceptualize bold ideas. Reports from recent visioning events are slated to be released to the public in the next few months. “The

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SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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The elements of J2880 identify a range of technologies, fuels and operational procedures that support development of a sustainable future for both motorsports and personal mobility, and organizes them into a matrix of five Green Racing elements and four levels of commitment within each element. Emission Reduction. Fuel/Energy Carriers.

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NREL adds second Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus

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THE US Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has installed its second fuel-efficient, hydraulic hybrid system on a vehicle for the lab’s 632-acre campus in Golden, Colo. In doing so fuel is saved and harmful emissions are cut. The hydraulic hybrid system is made by Colorado-based Lightning Hybrids.

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Demand Response Management for EVs

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While electric vehicles are celebrated for their eco-friendly and efficient design, they present a challenge to the power grid during peak hours or certain energy events. What is Demand Response? Recognizing this, grid regulators and utility companies are actively considering demand response strategies for electric vehicles.

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

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But to have an environmental advantage for reducing greenhouse gas emissions would take significant policy intervention. —lead author Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director for Energy and Sustainability at UC Davis and an affiliate at ITS-Davis. Environmental considerations.

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Cal State LA wins statewide award for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle program

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Cal State LA has won a statewide award for its zero-emission vehicle sharing program. The university’s Parking and Transportation Services and Cal State LA Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility received a best practice award for sustainable transportation in the 2019 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards competition.

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