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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

Only an owner knows for sure… Sometimes queries come to the chapter—generally from NBEAA’s website or at EV display events—that are so specific that only an owner of the vehicle in question can answer. “A According to Gerry Glaser, NBEAA’s most recent past president, the chapter has been considering an in-person/online hybrid meeting format.

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Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

Green Car Congress

This grade of automation (GoA4) means fully automated starting, driving, stopping, and the handling of unanticipated obstacles or events without the direct involvement of any on-train staff during shunting activities. Through digitalization, we will accelerate the transition towards more efficient, seamless, and sustainable transport systems.

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New $22M CARB pilot to fund equitable, clean transportation options in disadvantaged communities

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board will provide up to $22 million in grants to address transportation needs in disadvantaged and low-income communities with clean transportation options under a new $22-million pilot project. Community engagement activities or events. Feasibility studies. Combined mobility and land use plans.

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Climate Change is NSF Engineering Alliance’s Top Research Priority

Cars That Think

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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EV Insurance: Safeguarding your electric vehicle amidst India’s green revolution – ET Auto

Baua Electric

EV insurance plays a pivotal role in shielding owners from unforeseen events such as accidents, theft, or damage. Financial Protection for EV Owners EV insurance plays a pivotal role in shielding owners from unforeseen events such as accidents, theft, or damage. All views expressed are personal.

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

Green Car Congress

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. These elements are: Propulsion systems.

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Volvo Cars demos self-driving cars in Beijing

Green Car Congress

Volvo Car Group demonstrated its autonomous driving technology ( earlier post ) to media and decision makers in Beijing today; Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven joined the event. The Swedish government is a partner in the Drive Me project through the Swedish Traffic Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency.

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