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SoCal Edison opens 32 MWh battery energy storage project, largest in North America; batteries from LG Chem

Green Car Congress

The demonstration project is funded by SCE and federal stimulus money awarded by the Department of Energy as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The project is strategically located in the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area that is projected to generate up to 4,500 MW of wind energy by 2016.

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RFF papers explore differing outcomes of higher gasoline taxes on public transit and rural areas

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government stimulus money, such as that included in the 2009 American Recovery and. could provide important insights into the value of constructing convenient public transit systems. The significance of the interaction between gasoline price and the quality of the public transit. more viable transit option for workers.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. Key findings of the study included: Insights on scheme design. For the monetized benefits in terms of CO 2 , NO x or. safety to exceed the costs associated with vehicle replacement, scheme design.

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China’s economic stimulus to spark robust copper consumption in 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

New Delhi: China is expected to amplify its stimulus efforts next year, potentially boosting demand for metals, with copper consumption forecasted to rise, the Commodity Outlook Report 2024 by ICICIDirect said in a report.

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IHS Markit: global commercial vehicle production to drop 22% in 2020 in wake of COVID-19

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March appears to have been solid, on preliminary data, and April may even reach prior-year volumes thanks to strong government stimulus, but we do not see all of the lost volume being made up. The local industry is already recovering, with commercial vehicle plants re-opened.

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Superstars of AB 811 Rock Palm Desert @ EcoMotion Conference

Creative Greenius

For cities, counties and other agencies who will be administering their own AB 811 type programs down the line moving forward, he offered insights and advice only a small handful of AB 811’s Founding Fathers could deliver. Ted Flanigan introducing Brian Gitt, of Bevilacqua Knight. I wish he had twice the amount of time allotted.

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We've Entered a New Era of Streaming Health Care. Now What?

Cars That Think

It's our strong belief that digital self-tracking devices and software should be used universally and will serve as powerful generators of valuable data, leading to truly personalized care and profound medical insights.

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