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USPS says full-EV fleet not possible by 2033, requires $2.3B in additional investments

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The USPS is considering alternatives for comparison, which include 100 percent of the new vehicles being “commercial-off-the-shelf” (COTS) ICE vehicles, or 100 percent COTS electric cars. However, it appears unlikely that the USPS will commit to increasing the share of EVs in its fleet due to affordability reasons.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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In comparison to 2018 prices, the cost of batteries will be lowered by 75% in 2026, and 45% in 2030 to enhance the affordability and practicality of EVs. Hyundai Motor will invest KRW 9.5 trillion (US$7.4

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3 Great Ways to Look After an Electric Car

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They’re not just great for the environment, but they could be great for your bank account, too. Tesla wreckers can be a great place to start, as they’ll be some of the more affordable places to get parts for your electric vehicle. Electric cars are getting more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. The government of India has revised the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 to facilitate the smooth conversion of ICE vehicles to more environment-friendly EVs. Should we go for Electric Vehicle Conversion or a new electric vehicle?

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UNICEF: 300M children worldwide breathing air exceeding WHO pollution guidelines by 6x or more

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No society can afford to ignore air pollution. For comparison, if those countries were to have the same motorization rate per capita as the United States of America currently, the number of vehicles would increase by nearly 40 times for India and Nigeria, and 8 times for China. —UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. 5b05833.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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In addition, the housing affordability and availability crisis is forcing people to live increasingly farther away from work, driving up total vehicle miles traveled in the state by 2.7 Cheap gas prices and a strong economy are creating increased goods movement and prompting Californians to drive more. and the European Union.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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Of course, most owners of EVs use their vehicles in a local environment and, those that can, charge their vehicle’s battery overnight at home or during the day at work. Since I was attending the Detroit Auto Show, I could replicate my UK trip for comparison. Consequently, range anxiety and charging locations are of little concern.

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