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DOE tool allows consumers to estimate localized upstream greenhouse gas emissions for EVs and PHEVs

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Beyond Tailpipe Emissions Calculator that provides estimates of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with driving an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), including emissions from the production of electricity used to power the vehicle.

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‘West Electric Highway’ develops EV charging in eight Western States

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On Tuesday, two organizations by the names of ChargeWest and Utah Clean Cities (UCC) announced the creation of the “West Electric Highway”, developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure along strategic corridors and within points of interest. is in desperate need of EV charging. What do you think of the article?

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Encana challenges EPA draft Pavillion groundwater report

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Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, says it strongly disagrees with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) preliminary conclusions on fracking in its draft report related to the groundwater study in the Pavillion natural gas field of Wyoming. Earlier post.)

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DOE awards $18M to 5 projects to accelerate development of plug-in electric vehicles & use of other alternative fuels

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million to accelerate PEV adoption by developing electric highway corridors along I-15, I-80, I-70, and I-84 in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Gas Technology Institute will receive $4.9 Odyne Systems, LLC will receive $2.9 PacifiCorp will receive $3.9

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The Case for EV Charging in Every City - Big or Small

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The future of electric vehicle infrastructure is here, but adding charging stations to rural communities across California is just one step toward. This increase in demand is in line with a growing public realization of the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions drastically. population, 94% of drivers use gas-powered vehicles.

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How Rural Towns Can Prepare for EV Charging And Why Do It

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How Rural Towns Can Benefit From EV Charging Installations The future of EV charging relies heavily on expanded access to charging stations. This means rural towns will have to start preparing to adopt EV technology and make plans to install EV charging stations.

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Wyoming wants to phase out sales of EVs by 2035 to “ensure the stability” of the oil & gas industry

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The State of Wyoming is considering phasing out the sales of electric vehicles by 2035 to “ensure the stability” of its oil and gas industry. ” The group also based their worries on a lack of EV charging infrastructure which would “make the widespread use of electric vehicles impracticable for the state.”

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