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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. —Mohan et al. Mohan et al.

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Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

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Storage can reduce the demand for electricity from inefficient, polluting plants often located in low-income and marginalized communities. Battery storage. Batteries encompass a range of chemistries. Others solid battery types are nickel-cadmium and sodium-sulphur, while zinc-air is emerging. Thermal storage.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

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This focus is intended to address pollution concerns in densely populated urban areas. Factors contribute to 2Wheeler Growth Affordability and Cost of Ownership: Electric two-wheelers are often more affordable than electric cars, making them an attractive option for a wide range of consumers.

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Daimler partnering to transfer its latest generation of automotive fuel cell technology to stationary applications

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US data centers are projected to consume an estimated 140 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year by 2020, equivalent to the annual output of about 50 power plants, emitting nearly 100 million metric tons of carbon pollution per year, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Associations Criticize DOE Program Cuts

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Hydrogen also advances the Obama Administration’s goals of greener power generation and a smarter power grid. This Congressionally-mandated program is demonstrating the ability of fuel cells to provide a competitive and green alternative to battery-based systems in vehicles and in power supply.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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Cyclonatix, Inc is developing an industrial-sized motor/controller to operate with either DC or AC power sources, for applications in electric vehicles, solar-powered pumps, HVAC&R, gas compressors, and other commercial and industrial machines which require high efficiency, variable speed/torque, and low cost. is developing a?rechargeable

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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The report, Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Practical Plan for Progress , examines public policies toward PEVs, taking into account the promise and limitations of PEVs, recent improvements in battery technology, market dynamics, and the proliferation of policies around the world that promote the use of PEVs. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

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