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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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Sustainable transportation. Sustainable transportation funding requests include: Vehicle technologies. Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 billion for applied energy activities, including: $2.72 The Science Budget Request includes: $1.85

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

Green Car Congress

Ricardo experts in sustainable transport, with colleagues from E4tech and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu), have produced a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA) of road vehicles on behalf of the European Commission. avoided emissions from manure storage). —Nikolas Hill.

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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. Repurposing the batteries in line with circular economy principles is good for the environment, good for the consumer, and good for the Volvo Group.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

Clean Fleet Report

Within this category falls transportation and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of product manufacturing and shipping. Benefits of Eco-Friendly Transportation Sustainable transportation involves a company adopting eco-friendly transportation methods to reduce or eliminate harmful environmental damage.

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Electric Vehicle Industry Associations – Joining Forces to Drive Adoption

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The United Kingdom’s Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) consists of more than 550 members within the heat, transport, power, EV charging infrastructure and the circular economy (eliminating waste and the continuous use of renewable resources) industries.

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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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Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation. Electric motors have higher efficiency rates compared to internal combustion engines, which waste a significant amount of energy as heat. 2 What are electric vehicles and what are their classifications?