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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

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Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. —Kristian Damkier, Assoc. Air Quality Engineer at Sac Metro Air District.

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SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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The Recommended Green Racing Protocols establish guidelines enabling motorsports competition to further develop technologies and fuels that respond to the current and future needs of on road vehicles, while they provide a sustainable future for motorsports worldwide.

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EU Council of Ministers adopts position on Renewable Energies Directive; bumps renewables in transport to 14% in 2030

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This directive, in line with the guidelines of the European Council from October 2014, confirms this binding target and puts in place the appropriate framework and tools to achieve that goal. The new legislation addresses bioenergy, sustainability, transport, electricity, heating and cooling, and in particular, focuses on consumers.

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Expert group report finds alternative fuels could replace fossil fuels in Europe by 2050

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The initiative intends to develop a consistent long-term strategy for fully meeting the energy demands of the transport sector from alternative and sustainable sources by 2050. If we are to achieve a truly sustainable transport, then we will have to consider alternative fuels.

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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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Low emission vehicles have a critical role to play in addressing these two challenges and in contributing to sustainable transport systems. Light duty vehicles contribute much of the air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in towns and cities across the UK.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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However, because each site developed its own solutions, future research could capture lessons learned and develop best practices and guidelines. Most participants noted that developing fuel cell bus maintenance facilities was not as challenging as expected. This was higher than expected.

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How Building Codes Influence EV Charging

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These codes provide guidelines for the installation, wiring, and grounding of charging equipment, guaranteeing that the electrical infrastructure meets necessary safety standards. Electrical Systems and Safety Codes One of the fundamental aspects of EV charging infrastructure lies in the electrical systems powering it.