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UC Davis secures $20M federal grant renewal to lead the National Center for Sustainable Transportation

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The US Department of Transportation announced that the National Center for Sustainable Transportation ( NCST ), housed at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), would receive $20 million to lead a group of seven universities studying transportation effects on the environment. Earlier post.)

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USDOT awards $14M to UC Davis-led National Center for Sustainable Transportation

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The US Department of Transportation recently selected the National Center for Sustainable Transportation, led by the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, to receive a five-year grant totaling approximately $14 million ($2.8 million in the initial year) to advance a more sustainable transportation system.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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Lightning eMotors’ new and repowered products give us the flexibility we need to provide sustainable transportation systems to the Pacific Islands. Hawaii is making big investments in sustainable energy, and zero-emission transportation is the next step the islands have to take to meet their targets.

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Aptera Showcases Solar EV at CES 2025, Plans for Production

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Based on how roof-mounted solar arrays perform on homes situated in sunbelt states vs regions where theres more annual cloud cover, owning an Aptera in Nevada would probably make more sense than somewhere like Vermont. This vehicle embodies years of innovation and relentless pursuit of energy-efficient mobility.

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Are EV Prices Finally Dropping? What It Means for Buyers in 2025

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Top States : Vermont, Washington, D.C., As EVs become more affordable, they are poised to play a crucial role in the transition to sustainable transportation. Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) : From 2018 to 2023, the number of charging stations in the U.S. increased at a CAGR of 43.7%, rising from 22,826 stations in 2018.

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