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UC Davis secures $20M federal grant renewal to lead the National Center for Sustainable Transportation

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The US Department of Transportation announced that the National Center for Sustainable Transportation ( NCST ), housed at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), would receive $20 million to lead a group of seven universities studying transportation effects on the environment.

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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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20 million for the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, $4 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, to support DOE’s partnership with the Department of the Interior to address the need for clean, sustainable energy systems on Indian lands, and $11 million for a new Tribal Indian Energy Loan Guarantee Program. Within the $10.7

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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The approved 2014-2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for about 40% of California''s carbon emissions. EPIC is funded by electricity ratepayers of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.,

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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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Shared-Use Mobility Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an accessible multimodal transportation system. GRID Alternatives focuses on making renewable energy technology accessible to underserved communities. Local Government Commission works to build sustainable communities through policy and outreach.

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U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

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million in funding for renewable energy and biomedical technology projects in the third year of a joint program that teams up investigators from both schools. Integrated energy-economy-environment (3E) modeling for clean vehicle development in China. Engineering the right fuel for sustainable transportation.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation. Energy Independence and Renewable Energy Integration : Electric vehicles offer the potential for energy independence by utilizing renewable energy sources for charging. 2 What are electric vehicles and what are their classifications?