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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

Green Car Congress

Ford was one of the first full-line US automakers to pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its vehicles, operations and supply chain in alignment with goals of the accord. A significant portion of related financing will go toward accelerating Ford’s leadership in electric vehicles. Vigeo Eiris, an arm of Moody’s Corp.,

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Bureau of Reclamation buys 27 e-ride electric utility vehicles for Grand Coulee Dam

Green Car Congress

The Bureau of Reclamation this fall purchased 27 electric utility vehicles for use at the Grand Coulee Dam. We’re trying to introduce these electric vehicles as a way to offset our current gas fleet vehicles. Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) with plenty of torque to make it up steep grades around the power plant complex.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass. These initiatives have largely focused on renewable electric power generation, distribution, and storage. But we also have to cut emissions from heating.”

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Waterproof sensors that track flooding As part of the Sunny Day Flooding Project, Katherine Anarde, assistant professor in North Carolina State University’s Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering Group [right] and another researcher install low-cost water-level sensors in storm drains.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores. It was a godsend, particularly for those times when we were in out-of-the-way places with limited access to electricity. Pick one that satisfies both your need for comfort and ease of packing.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto’s government has set a very aggressive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by the year 2030.

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The View From Here Today

Creative Greenius

Our neighborhood is called the “Hollywood Riviera&# because of its beautiful hillside homes with idyllic ocean views framed by palm trees. Meanwhile our long term drought, now its its third year with no end in sight, means less available water to fight the fires with. That’s about a 25% reduction.