Utilities, carmakers launch campaign to cut US transportation energy use 50% by 2050

Utility Dive: In the face of broad deregulation efforts by the Trump Administration, some companies are continuing to pursue energy and environmental goals that exceed federal requirements. Such is the case with a new initiative to increase efficiency in the U.S. transportation sector.

The 50x50 Commission was brought together by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) and the members include heavyweights across many industries: Audi, General Motors, Microsoft, National Grid and others. They've come together as the transportation sector begins to undergo a significant shift toward the broad adoption of electric vehicles.

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