Virginia – Thinking Port

Distracted Driving On the Rise, But Rather Than Being The Problem, Expert Says Technology Could Be The Solution

April 17, 2023 admin clean transport, distracted driving, Virginia

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:05:37 +0000

In the digital age, an increased desire for constant online connection has created safety hazards for drivers on the road. It’s especially top of mind during the month of April, which is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, but Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) researcher Charlie Klauer says that technology can also be part of the solution. According […]

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Monster 66-Tonne Electric Truck Unveiled For Trial Run In Norway

March 15, 2023 admin catl, clean transport, cleantech news, electric trucks, Electric vehicles, Europe, ford, mack trucks, Michigan, Norway, regenerative braking, scania, Shipping, Virginia, volvo

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:01:44 +0000

A new super-sized electric truck from the company Scania is hitting the road in Norway.

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EV Charging Station Sneak Coming Soon To A Gas Station Near You

February 21, 2023 admin bipartisan infrastructure law, clean tech, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, Florida, freewire technologies, national electric vehicle infrastructure, texas, usa, Virginia

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:45:45 +0000

All 50 states will deploy federal NEVI program funds to build out the EV charging network and kill gasmobiles, anti-woke or not.

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Attacks On Clean Cars Law Rejected By the Virginia Senate

February 18, 2023 admin cars, clean transport, policy & politics, policy research, research, Virginia

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:03:55 +0000

RICHMOND, VA — Today the Virginia Senate defeated the last of eight bills aimed at repealing the Clean Cars Virginia program. The program set standards for vehicle manufacturers to deliver cars that emit less carbon pollution and smog-forming pollutants, and requires a gradually-rising number of zero-emission electric vehicles be sent to Virginia. The following is […]

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Michigan Scores The $3.5 Billion Ford Battery Factory Virginia Didn’t Want

February 15, 2023 admin batteries, cars, catl, China, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ford, ford mustang mach e, green economy, lithium-ion batteries, Manufacturing, Michigan, policy & politics, Virginia

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 04:53:33 +0000

Ford may announce as early as next week that it will build a new $3.5 battery factory in Michigan where CATL will manufacture LFP batteries.

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Youngkin’s Attack on Virginia’s Cars Law Threatens Climate Progress

January 30, 2023 admin cars, clean transport, climate change, electric cars, Electric vehicles, policy & politics, Virginia

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:54:31 +0000

Rather than find common cause in tackling a challenge that both imperils and unites Virginians, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) only attacks climate progress, all while offering zero solutions of his own.

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Ford & CATL Factory Won’t Be Built In Virginia. Take THAT, China!

January 18, 2023 admin batteries, battery factories, catl, China, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ford, inflation reduction act of 2022., Virginia

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:45:29 +0000

CATL is trying to find a way to build a battery factory in North America, but navigating the political crosscurrents is difficult.

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Secure Solar Futures Installs Solar Array Atop Virginia Homeless Shelter

December 29, 2022 admin Caritas, clean power, heliene, Homelessness, secure solar futures, Solar energy, Virginia

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:13:51 +0000

This month, CARITAS, located in Richmond, Virginia, started using solar energy to run its unique recovery and homeless services facilities. The solar energy system, which will be operated by Secure Solar, is anticipated to generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 39 ordinary households and to offset 310 tons of carbon dioxide pollution, […]

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Volvo Trucks Tackles Range & Charging With The Second Generation Heavy Duty VNR

October 22, 2022 admin batteries, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, Dublin, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, ev charging stations, events, lithium-ion batteries, roanoke, Shipping, Virginia, volvo, volvo trucks north america, volvo vnr

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000

Volvo Trucks North America brought customers, partners, and media out to its customer center in Dublin, Virginia as part of its 2022 Electromobility Summit. They showcased the work they’ve done to date to lead the electrification of the heavy trucking space and cast a compelling vision for the future of electric mobility at Volvo Trucks. […]

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Volvo Trucks Levels Up Its Electric Trucks Sales Process With End-To-End Fleet Electrification Consulting

October 21, 2022 admin clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, Shipping, Virginia, volvo, volvo trucks, volvo trucks north america, volvo vnr, vtna

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:00:31 +0000

Volvo Trucks North America spent a week bringing customers, partners, and media out to its customer center in Dublin, Virginia as part of its 2022 Electromobility Summit to showcase the work it has done to lead the electrification of the heavy trucking space. The flagship of Volvo Trucks’ efforts in North America is the Volvo […]

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