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January 14, 2019

Volkswagen commits $800 million to build EVs in TN

Volkswagen AG announced it will invest $800 million in its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility to develop and build new electric vehicles. EV production at the site will begin in 2022.

Energy Efficiency - January 11, 2019

Boston buses go electric

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has ordering 194 electric-hybrid buses to help the state reduce emissions and noise pollution on its transit bus routes.

Energy Efficiency - January 11, 2019

Five cities added to Climate Challenge

Albuquerque, Austin, Denver, Orlando, and San Antonio have been announced as the final winners in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. These five cities complete the twenty-five total winning cities in the challenge, joining the twenty others previously announced.

GHG Emissions - January 10, 2019

Toyota and Kenworth collaborate on zero emission trucks

Toyota Motor North America announced it is collaborating with Kenworth Truck Company to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. The vehicles, which will have a range of more than 300 miles under norman drayage operating conditions will transport cargo across the Los Angeles basin

January 10, 2019

Wistar Institute adds energy control solution

The Wistar Institute, a biomedical science facility, has implemented a new energy management system that provides new access to data to help reduce energy use and costs and provide a better working environment.

GHG Emissions - January 9, 2019

Rockline posts GHG reduction on the way to 2020 goal

Rockline Industries reported a more than 5% reduction in GHG emissions and energy use per standard unit in 2018, on its way towards a 15% goal in 2020.

Energy Efficiency - January 9, 2019

GM partners on largest EV charging network

General Motors will collaborate with electric vehicle charging networks EVgo, ChargePoint, and Greenlots, to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports.

Energy Efficiency - January 8, 2019

FCA adds LED, cuts energy costs

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) announced the installation of two intelligent lighting systems in two metro Detroit plants, which is expected to drive down energy costs by at least 50% and improve employee productivity by making the facilities responsive to the needs at each workspace.

Energy Storage - January 8, 2019

University adds Iowa’s first solar + storage

Maharishi University of Management (MUM) in Iowa premiered a new solar power plant that also incorporates battery energy storage, calling it the first system of its kind in the Midwest. The system is expected to cut utility costs by 30%.

January 7, 2019

Innovation Awards winners announced

Smart Energy Decisions has announced the winners of the second annual Innovation Awards competition, who were chosen by an independent panel of judges. The winners will be honored at a reception and special dinner sponsored by ENGIE North America on March 13, capping off the Smart Energy Decisions’ 2019 Innovation Summit in Houston, Texas.

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