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Massachusetts electric school bus delivered power back to grid for 50+ hours over the summer; V2G

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An electric school bus in Beverly, Massachusetts, successfully delivered power back to the electricity grid for more than 50 hours over the course of the summer using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds from the U.S.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Center introduces 9 new research projects exploring the safety needs of an evolving mobility ecosystem

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The new research projects, announced during a virtual CSRC media event showcasing safer mobility, will examine the diversity of safety needs and analyze safe mobility options that accommodate a variety of applications, physical characteristics and levels of accessibility for people and society.

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ARPA-E awarding $10M to 8 projects studying low-energy nuclear reactions

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LBNL team proposes to probe for LENR at external excitation energies below 500 eV, systematically varying materials and conditions while monitoring nuclear event rates with a suite of diagnostics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Neutron Emission from Laser-Stimulated Metal Hydrides - $2,000,000.

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Tesla Cybertruck drawing crowds with Boston Marathon display

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A Tesla Cybertruck is now on display outside of a showroom in Boston, Massachusetts, and photos and video footage of the site show that the unique electric vehicle (EV) has been drawing some crowds. It’s also been drawing crowds, as many have stopped to sit inside the Cybertruck or just to take a close-up look.

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DOE awards Texas A&M $1M to study fuel performance of Lightbridge Fuel in a NuScale SMR

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The bonding improves fuel rod integrity, thermal conductivity and eliminates a source of fission product release in the event of a bonded barrier breach. Lightbridge is participating in two university-led studies through the DOE Nuclear Energy University Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University.

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Introducing QARI Drives Green - ????

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In the nearly seven years since we launched Drive Green , Green Energy Consumers has interacted with tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents through a combination of in-person events and online offerings. We have helped nearly 1,000 drivers get an electric vehicle (EV).

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