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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The crucial role of public transit for connecting workers to workplaces will endure: the future of work depends in large part on how people get to work. The automated vehicle transition will not be jobless.

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EPA announces $4B in funding and RFI for clean port upgrades and heavy-duty vehicles

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EPA is now seeking public input to inform the development of two new programs. EPA has announced a technical Request for Information (RFI) on zero-emissions heavy-duty vehicles and port equipment to inform the development of these new programs. Performance including durability and maintenance requirements.

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CALSTART: Inventory of US electric school buses hit 1,738 in Sep 2021

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Currently, ESBs may still cost 300 percent more than an equivalent diesel-powered school bus, and although data suggests maintenance is much more affordable for ESBs, labor trained in electric drivetrains can be challenging to find in many areas of the country (Arora, 2021). — Zeroing in on ESBs.

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Volvo Cars providing 1,000 test vehicles for Scandinavian cloud-based project for sharing road surface information

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Volvo Cars, the Swedish Transport Administration and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration are collaborating on a development and demonstration project to enable cars to share information through a cloud-based network about conditions that relate to road friction (such as icy patches). Earlier post.)

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Goodyear testing intelligent tire sensors and prototype tires on SARTA fuel cell buses

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Using customizable algorithms, the data is quickly analyzed to deliver actionable insights on tire performance and potential vehicle issues so operators can seek proactive maintenance. The data from these tests will help inform Goodyear’s future tire designs for electric vehicles.

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DOE issues request for information on medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell electric truck targets

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Today, MD/HD trucks account for 28% of petroleum use in the US transportation sector, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). A key activity within FCTO, with industry input, is setting technology targets for future years (e.g., Lifetime targets and maintenance costs suggested are based on fuel cell bus targets.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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They are newer to the road, so it was hard to know, for instance, their historic needs for maintenance over their operational life. The study finds, for example, that battery electric vehicles have maintenance costs 40% lower than ICE vehicles. Levelized cost of driving (LCOD) across powertrains for light-duty SUV, MY 2025.