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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Based on 12,330 miles driven per year, the pure battery electric Nissan Leaf has lower five-year and 10-year life cycle costs than the internal combustion Hyundai Elantra and the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, even without the federal government incentive. Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. about 60 percent of its electricity from fossil fuels, primarily natural gas, which produces less carbon than coal does. The International Energy Agency.