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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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Light-duty VMT is beginning to decouple from traditional drivers. The most recent of these In Focus articles explores the impact of demographics and behavior on light-duty vehicle (LDV) energy demand. Alternative modes of travel affect VMT to the degree that the population has access to substitutes for personal LDVs.

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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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Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. According to the report, it appears that emissions from light-duty vehicles accounted for the entire increase in GHG emissions. billion in 2014, up 0.08% from the previous year.

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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US

Baua Electric

The company says its platform provides EV drivers convenient and affordable charging while reducing installation costs, time, maintenance, and chargers’ footprint. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. –ad*

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Stellantis to invest more than €30B in electrification and software through 2025

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presented a comprehensive electrification strategy that delivers class-leading vehicles for the company’s brands, while leveraging in-house expertise, partnerships and joint ventures to deliver advanced technology at affordable prices. In Paris, Stellantis N.V.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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The scenario analysis includes an estimate of the total costs of the LC1 compared to the BAU scenario. These are: Light-duty vehicles: cars and light trucks, mostly used for personal transportation. Vehicle miles traveled: In California, most personal travel is by car, often with only the driver in the vehicle.

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Will EV adoption be stunted by lofty consumer expectations?

Teslarati

Despite the near-constant messaging from governments, media sites, and automakers alike, the cost of ownership was by far the most significant attractor for consumers. Significantly more swaying than concerns about the environment or concerns about personal health. In the U.S.,

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. billion, as the world’s population grows and more people in developing economies are able to afford cars. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Source: ExxonMobil.

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