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International study finds air pollution leads to millions of hospital visits for asthma attacks worldwide

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Although the air in the United States is relatively clean compared to South and East Asian countries, ozone and particulate matter were estimated to contribute 8 to 21 percent and 3 to 11 percent of asthma ER visits in the United States, respectively. million and 230,000 premature deaths in 2016, respectively.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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A new white paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses which policy actions are behind the regional leading markets in the US for electric vehicles. The authors defined regions as the Midwest, Mountain, Northeast, South, and West, based on the US Census (2016). Click to enlarge.

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DOE launches wave energy competition

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DOE announced the Wave Energy Prize at the International Marine Renewable Energy Conference co-located at the National Hydropower Association Annual Conference. Contribute to the development of innovative clean energy technologies that boost US energy security. The Department expects to select finalists and alternates in early 2016.

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TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

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To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles.

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NREL licenses Li-ion battery technology to Forge Nano; enhanced safety, durability, and lifetime

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This layer minimizes the potential for the formation of an internal short circuit between electrodes to prevent “thermal runaway,” or the uncontrolled increase in battery cell temperature that can result in a fire or an explosion. In the fall of 2016, Forge Nano closed a Series A investment of $20 million. King, Lamuel A.

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Webinar: How To Pick The Right Electric Vehicle

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Since earning his MBA at Presidio Graduate School, Peter has co-founded two startups and played key roles at Fenix International (acquired by Engie), Glassdoor, and Singularity University. Heather Hochrein is driven to create an inclusive clean energy economy. He has a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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A new white paper from a team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the growing US electric vehicle market and the factors that are driving it, with a focus on the 50 most populous US metropolitan areas. Electric vehicle share of new 2016 vehicle registrations by metropolitan area.

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