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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Within the $10.7

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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These included buses powered by fuel cells or hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines, as well as a variety of fueling and related technologies. Most participants noted that developing fuel cell bus maintenance facilities was not as challenging as expected. This was higher than expected. The role of HICE buses. Resources.

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Triton EV unveils hydrogen internal combustion engine – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The engine’s power output is impressive, delivering torque and horsepower that match or exceed those of conventional internal combustion engines. Triton EV , a Clean-Tech automotive innovation, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge hydrogen internal combustion engine.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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It intends to do so by reducing technology costs and risks, as well as by reducing costs in siting and permitting, installation, inspection, maintenance, and customer acquisition for distributed and utility-scale generation projects, as well as improving performance and manufacturing processes.

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Apple veteran launches fleet management platform for Teslas and all other EVs

Teslarati

Their total ownership costs tend to be lower than comparable internal combustion cars, their maintenance needs are relatively light, and they tend to be technologically advanced. Electric vehicles such as Teslas work great as fleet vehicles.

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Baua Electric

Electric engines are inherently more energy-efficient than internal combustion engines, and fewer moving parts and no regular oil changes means less time and money on maintenance. And demand for sustainable transportation solutions should only increase with each generation.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

Blink Charging

When considering the typical 3-5 year lifespan of a lead-acid battery in a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, many drivers assume that an EV battery requires regular replacement. With an extended lifespan, they reduce the need for replacements, minimize environmental impacts, and lower ownership costs.

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