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Electric cars cleaner than any gas-only car for 97 percent of U.S. drivers

Green Car Reports

But unless they're charged entirely on renewable energy—still statistically unlikely today—there are emissions associated with generating the electricity used to charge their batteries. Electric cars have no tailpipe emissions when running.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

Green Car Congress

The study’s analysis showed those concerns are overstated, noting it found no statistical difference between the two technologies for ride-hailing companies. That said, California passed legislation in 2018 that compels transportation networking companies to become cleaner, and part of that involves electrification. —Alan Jenn.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

Green Car Congress

With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? Battery storage can optimize the energy mix, but is also limited.

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Gas vehicles more likely to catch fire than EVs, new study shows

Plug in America

AutoinsuranceEZ looked at data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and government recall data from Recalls.gov. Electric vehicles are not only cleaner, but safer! Source: AutoinsuranceEZ. Source: AutoinsuranceEZ.

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Two-way charging is becoming increasingly popular among EV owners

Setec Powerr

It’s not just a cleaner, cheaper way to get around; it’s also a power source for everyday life and emergencies. Electric vehicle manufacturers call their products “batteries on wheels.” ” Two-way, or bidirectional, charging can be done by loading an EV with power outlets, known as vehicle-to-load (V2L).

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

Baua Electric

It’s been a week of new beginnings in the e-bike market, with today’s green deals once again headlined by a special pre-order discount, this time on Lectric’s all-new XPress Commuter e-bikes , with some models receiving $500 off discounts along with free extra batteries – all starting from $999.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

But as better battery algorithms and new cooling technologies enter the market, expect charging times to come down (and “range anxiety” levels among drivers to drop accordingly). However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline.

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