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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This brief study analyzes, for each individual state, the changes from 2018 to 2020 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. New Mexico. New Mexico Ohio. Natural gas. Geothermal.

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Honda tests Gen 2 prototype electric autonomous work vehicle with Black & Veatch

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Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. The result is a new category of capable work vehicle that can be deployed in a variety of dynamic work environments.

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Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 parter on co-processing of algae crude oil with conventional crude

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The company’s biofuels platform is one piece of a technology strategy that also includes research and development of fuel cells and solar cells. Sapphire Energy is now producing crude oil daily from algae biomass cultivated and harvested at the company’s Green Crude Farm, located in Columbus, New Mexico. Algae Algal Fuels Oil'

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018).

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Covered in greater detail in an earlier post , the battery-electric e-tron quattro concept provides a very close foreshadowing of the production model to follow in 2018. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. Gases: CO 2 emissions.

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