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High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summer

Green Car Reports

Anticipated price hikes for coal and natural gas could lead to increase use of renewable energy in electricity generation, making both the grid and EVs cleaner, according to new United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) analysis.

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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

Baua Electric

Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. energy mix points toward all emissions-free sources together adding to 40% of total electricity generation. Gas prices, meanwhile, are expected to decrease in 2024. per gallon.

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Greenworks’ 24V electric pressure cleaner uses any fresh water source at $120 (25% off) in New Green Deals

Electrek

Right now you can pick up the on sale for $120 today, which delivers 25% in savings and also marks the second-best price all-time. At just $5 above the all-time low, this is the best we’ve seen since April of last year, making now a great time to pick up that works without gas, oil, or even an extension cord.

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SoCalGas reduces CNG price by $0.26 per gallon at its fueling stations by using LCFS credits

Green Car Congress

Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) will lower the price of compressed natural gas at all of its 13 public access natural gas vehicle fueling stations by $0.26 Under the program, fuels that help lower GHG emissions, such as natural gas, generate LCFS credits. per gallon beginning 1 April.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

Baua Electric

About half of BYD’s sales are all-electric, while the other half are PHEVs. Wang said China’s NEV makers must embrace the industry’s shift while advancing cleaner tech. Electric vehicles pushed China past Japan to become the global auto export leader. Last year, NEVs accounted for 35% of China’s auto sales.

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How EV Drivers Can Save by Charging on Solar

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are cleaner, quieter, and cheaper to maintain than gas-powered vehicles. But one overlooked benefit is that EVs allow drivers to control the price of their fuel. By going solar, you can set your own rate for electricity and save tens of thousands of dollars in EV charging costs.

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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

Green Car Congress

Widespread adoption of electric transportation, including electrification in the off-road sector, could lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and could modestly improve air quality, according to a new analysis released by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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