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Application process now open for 2015 BASF/VW “Science Award for Electrochemistry”

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The international Science Award for Electrochemistry supports outstanding work in natural and engineering science and aims to provide a stimulus for the development of high-capacity energy storage systems. The Science Award has been offered annually since 2012 and is aimed at scientists in the global academic research community.

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New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

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The authors interviewed more than 30 fleet operators, public and private finance professionals, as well as EV public policy experts to inform these resources. Success will take focused collaboration among policymakers, fleet owners, utilities and a wide range of capital providers each doing their part to accelerate the transition.

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Report: New China Policies to Favor, Boost Domestic EVs

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Zero emission pure electric cars would be the preferred technological paths for new energy cars in China, which would be reflected in the stimulus plan, said sources. Other technical options include hybrid, fuel cells and hydrogen fuel new energy vehicles.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments. Maintain the central source of information on border measures set up by the Commission. We need a coordinated relaunch of industrial and retail activity, with maintained liquidity for businesses.

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EV Project collects more than 24 million miles of EV operating data since inception

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This information comes from an analysis of approximately 675,000 charge events in key EV Project markets to date. The electric fuel equivalent utilized by EV Project participants represents almost 1 million gallons of gasoline conserved by the use of electric vehicles.

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Younger auto debtors falling additional in the back of

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Hoenig informed Car Information in June that more youthful generations’ monetary problems stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The settingup of stimulus bills and debt forbearance techniques — specifically with pupil loans — stepped forward shopper credit score rankings, he stated.

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EIA expects US motor fuel consumption to increase this summer, but remain below 2019 levels

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts an increase in demand for petroleum products during the 2021 summer driving season as the impacts of COVID-19 diminish in the United States. For diesel fuel, EIA expects retail prices to average $2.91/gal gal this summer, up from an average of $2.43/gal gal last summer.

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