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Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group adding testing center in New Mexico

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Now, the Autonomous Technology Group will extend its testing to New Mexico by building up a new testing center in Albuquerque. The team in Oregon, will continue focusing on the development of vehicle safety systems, which are critical for delivering the safety standards for self-driving trucks today and in the future.

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California and Mexico sign agreement to reduce GHGs

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Strengthening fuel and truck efficiency standards and supporting green freight initiatives.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

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Renewable diesel has some of the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction scores among existing fuel pathways in programs such as the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, and the Washington State Clean Fuels Program.

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Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

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Data from the California Air Resources Board shows that renewable diesel and biofuels have been the largest contributor to the success of the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard – eliminating more than 18 million tons of CO 2 emission since 2011.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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The latest grant awards include: Validation of Low-Altitude Detect and Avoid Standards–Safety Research Center. New Mexico State University. Urban Air Mobility (UAM): Safety Standards, Aircraft Certification and Impact on Market Feasibility and Growth Potentials. UAS Standards Tracking, Mapping, and Analysis.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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New geothermal power came on line in Kenya, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Turkey, and Mexico, as well as Oregon, Nevada and Utah in the United States. New project announcements have increased the resource under development to about 30,000 MW. Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the United States, and Yemen.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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The Missouri State Attorney General commented, “If California can set restrictive ‘gas emissions’ standards, manufacturing becomes astronomically expensive, and those additional costs are passed onto consumers, many of which are Missourians.”