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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report shows why an “ecosystem” of products is key to addressing climate change

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Tesla’s 2020 Impact Report highlighted a number of key aspects of the company’s business, from its plans for the future to the rationale behind its focus on developing an ecosystem of products. In 2020, Tesla customers helped accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by avoiding 5.0

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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

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The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. The program is designed to complement the £500-million government spending plan. billion (US$18.8

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Propel Fuels to launch EV charging network in California

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Propel Fuels, California’s leading low carbon fuel retailer, plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging network to bring fast and affordable access across the state of California. Propel will begin testing its Propel Power network by Q4 of 2019, with broader roll-out targeted for 2020.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. The Better Buildings Challenge targets helping American commercial and industrial buildings becoming at least 20% more energy efficient by 2020. of greenhouse gas emissions to 3% by 2020.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Fiscal Year 2020 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research DE-FOA-0002197. Project description. Federal share. University of Maryland.

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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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In terms of research design, the study had to contend with the fact that air pollution is not only a driver of electricity demand but also a product of fossil-fuel based electricity generation. Cleaner urban air will reduce energy demand, as households engage in less defensive behavior, and this helps to mitigate carbon emissions.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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How President Obama Can Announce Drive Star to Cut Oil Use in Half by 2020. But it will take decades to shift most freight from trucks to trains, design walkable communities, shorten our commutes, and build better mass transit and high-speed rail networks. We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere.

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