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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. The Ford F-150 Lightning is between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds heavier than the non-electric version. Pedestrians will also be at risk.

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

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From 2022, new homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as buildings undergoing major renovations, will be required to install electric power under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 22 November Car charging pile. ” Electric vehicle sales surge. .”

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Why gas stations should add EV chargers?

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With growing concerns about environmental friendliness and escalating natural gas prices, more and more consumers are looking for alternatives. The popularity of electric vehicles is currently growing rapidly, and the lack of electric infrastructure is far from adequate to meet the demand.

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Tesla to greatly expand Supercharging in Iceland with partnership with gas stations

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Tesla announced plans to greatly expand the Supercharger network in Iceland through a partnership with a gas station chain. Iceland is perfect for the massive adoption of electric vehicles. The island’s electricity generation is already almost 100% renewable, which makes EVs super clean, and being a remote island, petrol is expensive.

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Tesla Model 3 just became cheaper than Toyota Camry in California

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The Tesla Model 3 just became less expensive than the price of the Toyota Camry in California thanks to the company’s confirmation that each of the all-electric sedan’s trim levels qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Of the increase in final demand in 2018, growth was strongest in gas (5.7%) and electricity (4.1%).

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Chevrolet ponders axing the Camaro for an all-electric sedan

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Its replacement could be an all-electric sedan, aligning with GM’s plan to introduce more electrified models in the coming years. GM has plans to be fully electric by 2035. The company has already committed to building several new electric models, including the GMC Hummer EV that will hit the road in a few years.

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