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NREL/Volvo study demonstrates approach to quantify automated vehicle fuel savings

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Automated control of cars may enable drivers to achieve more fuel savings than if they were completely in charge, according to a new study conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Volvo Cars. The study findings are detailed in a paper in the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine.

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Could hydrogen fuel cells be seen as an upgrade in the future?

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Bentley, for example, revealed in an interview with British car magazine Autocar last spring that it is considering fuel cells to give its large SUVs greater. However they may still have a role to play alongside today’s booming EV market.

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Hyundai’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution wins 2020 Truck Innovation Award

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The goal of the cooperation is to expand Europe’s hydrogen mobility ecosystem by implementing the use of fuel cell trucks. The joint entity began its active progress toward clean mobility in Switzerland with the company’s plans to deliver 1,600 fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks by 2025.

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Ford Tops Tesla, Rivian in E-Pickup Truck Race

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Green Fleet Magazine is your top resource for alternative fuel trends, green technology innovations, environmental regulation updates and fuel efficiency best practices.

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GM, Tesla Plan to Expand EV Charging Access

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Green Fleet Magazine is your top resource for alternative fuel trends, green technology innovations, environmental regulation updates and fuel efficiency best practices.

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Fontaine Modification offers refrigerated trailer electrification through new strategic alliance with eNow

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In addition to environmental benefits, using eTRU technology reduces fuel and maintenance costs. Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine named eNow’s eTRU system for reefer trailers one of the Top 20 Products of the year in 2020. Fontaine has modification centers strategically located across the United States.

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Is America’s Electrician Shortage Hurting our Ability To Get Away from Fossil Fuels?

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Is America’s Electrician Shortage Hurting our Ability To Get Away from Fossil Fuels? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Is America’s electrician shortage hurting our ability to get away from fossil fuels? See more at E Magazine. is proving to be one of the biggest barriers to reaching this goal.

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