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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. The authors acknowledge funding from Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. 2c07030

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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. Epiroc scored high on safety, design and testing of the entire battery system. The Onaping Depth project completed the highly customized underground headframe excavation in 2019.

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Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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Researchers from Northwestern University and Princeton University have explored the impact on US air quality from an aggressive conversion of internal combustion vehicles to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). coal, oil, natural gas, and biomass). —Schnell et al. —Jordan Schnell. Schnell, Vaishali Naik, Larry W.

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Ballard fuel cell modules to power 4 California UPS trucks in CARB-funded project

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million through its ZANZEFF (Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Facilities) grant program, which is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean freight technologies and reducing air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state of California. CARB has announced a preliminary funding award of $5.8

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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EPA’s regulatory responsibilities expanded during its first two decades, and many forms of pollution were identified and reduced. Automobiles became more energy-efficient and less polluting. Decarbonization will resemble our efforts at pollution control. The argument that electric vehicles pollute too much is not persuasive.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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& From Automotive News : A top concern was the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks — a regulatory move that, if finalized, could result in battery-electric vehicles making up two-thirds of new-vehicle sales by 2032, according to the agency's projections.

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Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

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For the next 10 years, modern batteries that are powering the 4 th industrial revolution represent the greatest prospect for reducing atmospheric pollution from many of our most energy intensive economic activities. The viability of battery-enabled applications is uncertain.

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