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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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A key change will need to take place in how the costs of transport are internalized, as the wider costs to society arising from road accidents, poor health, social impacts and environmental degradation, often described as the ‘external' costs, are currently excluded from the price that transport users confront.

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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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The Request supports activities and projects based on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP) May 2014 strategic plan, including design support for a reconfigured international Long Baseline Neutrino Facility hosted at Fermilab. contribution to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. Within the $10.7

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Lucid Group, Saudi Arabia agree to 100,000 EV fleet deal

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Delivering up to 100,000 Lucid electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia represents another pivotal moment in our acceleration of sustainable transportation worldwide,” Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson said. “We The commitment was made after Lucid accepted a financing package worth over $1 billion from the Saudi Pacific Fund in 2018.

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Lucid signs agreement with Saudi Arabia for 155k unit capacity manufacturing facility

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Lucid announced it had officially signed agreements with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (“MISA”), the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (“SIDF”), Emaar, The Economic City, at King Abdullah Economic City (“KAEC”), and Gulf International Bank (“GIB”).

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How to Save Big on a Tesla with Colorado’s New EV Tax Credit

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The brand’s commitment to sustainability, sleek design, and a strong charging infrastructure further contribute to its widespread appeal among consumers embracing the future of automotive innovation. However, you can get around this waiting period by financing your EV purchase through EV Life. One low payment.

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What is a ‘modal shift’ and why is it important?

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In essence, a ‘modal shift’ (in this context) means a change from one form of transportation to another, for example, switching a delivery van for an e-cargo bike. This is an important element of the discussion around creating a more sustainable transport system that benefits us all. At CleanCar. appeared first on CleanCar.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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DOE will also advance research and development for sustainable hydropower technologies, as well as technologies that harness energy from wave and tidal resources. Leverage increased private sector financing for deployment of “all of the above” energy technologies. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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