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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

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More impressively, 4 of these states (California, New York, Washington, and Oregon) accounted for 50.8% The argument that EVs are mostly powered by electricity made from coal simply doesn’t hold water. I expect that the states with greenest grids will also continue to adopt EVs at a faster rate than high coal powered grid states.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants. Think has established a U.S. before 2010.