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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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Mack Trucks revealed its Mack MD Electric, the company’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the trucking industry. The MD Electric is the second electric vehicle introduced by Mack Trucks to the industry. The MD Series cab design features a short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 103 inches, an industry best.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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billion square feet of office, industrial, municipal, hospital, university, community college and school buildings. In addition, 60 CEOs, mayors, university presidents, and labor leaders committed to invest nearly $2 billion of private capital into energy efficiency projects; and to upgrade energy performance by a minimum of 20% by 2020 in 1.6

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

We’re witnessing a growing trend of women taking on active roles in the EV industry. They are committed to fostering greater representation of women and people of color in the EV industry, striving to create a more diverse and equitable industry for all. For instance, ChargerHelp!

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To Hell With The Grownups. I’m Now With Greta & #FridaysForFuture

Creative Greenius

I’m sick of waiting for authority figures in government, in industry, in every position of power all acting cluelessly out of self-interest, greed and arrogant ignorance. The first media notice Greta got was from the BBC in September of last year. In November she gave a widely noticed and watched TED talk.

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Tesla seems distracted and is “losing its way:” Lucid CEO

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Rawlinson’s comments were shared in a recent episode of BBC’s Wake Up To Money. Rawlinson noted that when he was at Tesla, it was evident that the company was at the cutting edge of the industry. Thanks to @BBC for chatting with our own Peter Rawlinson about the inevitable transition to sustainable transportation.

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

Speaking to the BBC, Lord Mandelson said: “By working together we can achieve our aim of making the UK a world-leader in ultra-low carbon vehicles.”. Nissan is committed to new fuel efficient green cars, expecting the market to fill 10 per cent of the auto industry by 2020.

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