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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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to set up a mobile physician’s office or a water treatment station. Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph). A number of various modules have been designed for the cargo bed which can be used on a modular basis—e.g., The two-seat aCar is EU-classified as L7e—a heavy quadricycle.

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Global Bioenergy Partnership publishes report on 24 sustainability indicators for bioenergy: electricity, heat and transport

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In the meantime, the Partnership is proceeding with piloting projects in Indonesia, Colombia and Ghana. Water use and efficiency. Water quality. Japan has already tested the GBEP indicators, and other Partners have expressed a willingness to do the same. Click to enlarge. Environmental pillar. Social pillar. Economic pillar.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Joint biodiversity conservation activities with cocoa farmers in Ghana. Association to Save Shallow Water and Tidal Flat in Asia. Local Power to Protect Wildlife! Trial operation of buses with the goal of operating the first community buses in Vietnam, and conducting educational activities. Car Free Day Japan.

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The Top 20 NREL Stories Of 2022

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Throughout 2022, researchers, staff, and leadership at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) worked together with collaborators and partners to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.