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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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million in the areas of hydrogen storage, advanced biofuels, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency. Tel Aviv, Israel) and Detroit Bikes (Detroit, Michigan) will develop an energy-efficient, low-maintenance, high-performance bicycle. The approved projects will leverage cost-share for a total project value of $10.5

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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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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

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Electric vehicles have lower fuel costs compared to gasoline-powered cars, and their maintenance costs are also lower. With fewer moving parts and no oil changes, electric cars require less maintenance, saving owners both time and money. Conclusion electric cars are the future of sustainable transportation.

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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

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Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options.

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus testing battery-electric MCI D45 CRTe LE coach in Canada

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus has committed to green strategies throughout its offices, maintenance hubs and service routes, and anticipates introducing battery electric to its operation by 2022. —” said Michael McDonald, MCI’s Sustainable Transportation Specialist. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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Plug’n Drive and NexDrive Announce Essential Partnership Powering Canada’s EV Transition

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Whether exploring EVs as a way to save on fuel, reduce maintenance costs, or contribute to a greener future, the Tour is designed to provide curious visitors with the information and confidence needed to make the switch to electric. Their support helps us drive meaningful change, one community and one driver at a time.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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TWC systems are lighter and less expensive than SCR systems, and do not require the use of diesel emission fluid (DEF), resulting in lower capital, operating, and maintenance costs for the aftertreatment system. —Patrick Couch,, GNA study author.

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