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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

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Tesla, General Motors (GM) and others have signed an agreement to use a database tracking greenhouse gas emissions, with this year’s report having been shared by U.S. Vice President Al Gore at the COP28 climate conference this weekend. billion Tonnes CO2e100. In 2021, Tesla urged a U.S.

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Biden Administration pulls back rule that revises EV mileage ratings

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Reuters , in its report, points out that the move could be an attempt to sway some votes in his direction as the battleground state of Michigan, where General Motors and Ford, two legacy automakers, are based. climate goals. However, climate groups believe these standards will help eliminate emissions.

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Hertz massively expands Uber EV partnership with 25,000 more vehicles

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Hertz has massively expanded the number of EVs available to Uber drivers in Europe to help both organizations achieve their respective climate goals. However, via a multibillion-dollar deal with General Motors , Hertz’s offerings may also include GM products in the near future as well. What do you think of the article?

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

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General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100% renewable energy—such as wind, sun and landfill gas—by 2050. This bold and ambitious commitment from General Motors will undoubtedly catch the attention of the global automotive industry.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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The Automaker Rankings report examines the emissions of both global warming and smog-forming pollution from of the automakers. Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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EV Mythbusting: EV Batteries Aren’t Actually Green

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EV Mythbusting: EV Batteries Aren’t Actually Green Digging into the Heart of the Electric Car We’ve all heard the calls reporting the imminent danger we face from a changing climate. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors) Fortunately, this is where our society is starting to make real headway.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Washington State University. 1,085,682.