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Believe it or not, electric cars aren’t the best-selling electric vehicles. These are

Electrek

They’re two-wheeled electric vehicles that outsell electric cars handily and are a much more affordable way for many commuters to begin replacing gas-driven miles with a cleaner alternative. So why aren’t they a bigger part of the discussion on sustainable transportation alternatives?

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European Parliament approves phase-out of time-based road charging with switch to tolls; reduced charges for low- and zero-emission vehicles

Green Car Congress

However, member states will still be able to retain vignettes for specific parts of this network, if they can prove that a new mode of charging would be disproportionate to expected revenue. MEPs want the revenues generated from these charges to contribute to sustainable transport, infrastructure and mobility.

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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

Green Car Congress

Vehicles must transition to zero emission technology to decarbonize the transportation sector. Transitioning away from conventional ICE vehicles is part of the solution, but there must be an adequate supply of zero-carbon alternative fuel and distribution is available to power these vehicles.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

Green Car Congress

That said, California passed legislation in 2018 that compels transportation networking companies to become cleaner, and part of that involves electrification. So there is currently regulatory pressure for these companies to use cleaner vehicles regardless of the pandemic situation. —Alan Jenn.

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How DC Fast Charging Stations are Revolutionizing EV Charging?

Setec Powerr

This is just one example of how DC fast charging stations are changing the market and paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future. We believe that DC fast charging stations are a crucial part of the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system.

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A shift to EVs and clean power could save almost 90,000 American lives by 2050: study

Teslarati

As per a report titled “Driving to Clean Air: Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Cars and Electricity,” the adoption of cleaner vehicles and a cleaner power supply could lead to numerous positive outcomes in the US. That’s a compelling incentive for the shift to sustainable transportation.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Green Car Congress

This is part of the biggest ever expansion of the bus network in outer London. New services and improvements, that will see more than one million further kilometers added to the bus network, are also planned to support growth areas in a number of other outer London location.

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