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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. Large reactors need consistent and prolific water sources to cool themselves, something not every old coal plant can provide. Either option will be an uphill battle.

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Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

Green Car Congress

Proposed modifications to the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and recent revisions to existing federal tax credits create a substantial near-term opportunity to permanently sequester biogenic CO 2. The role for CO 2 removal envisioned in stringent climate change mitigation scenarios cannot be overstated.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

Car and Driver ‘s comparison did factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit, but it didn’t consider state, utility, and local credits and incentives. Since these vary by state, the best place to see credits and incentives available to you is PlugStar. Utilities across the rest of California and the U.S.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

California Air Resources Board. NextGen Climate America. Southern California Edison. State of California. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. University of California, San Diego. Eugene Water & Electric Board. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

It quickly warms up the engine following a cold start, and at high load the water jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas. The driver can also use the app to adjust climate control remotely for added comfort and energy savings. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits (e.g.,

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The only by-product is water vapor that harmlessly drips from the tailpipe, making the e:FCEV a zero-emission vehicle. Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. DC Fast Charging is not available.

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