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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. Click to enlarge.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. —Jessika Trancik.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. On EV Life, you can also save up to $200/month on an EV Climate Loan.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. Americans who have been waiting for an affordable, all-electric car won’t have to wait much longer. The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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Climate pledges by governments to date—even if fully achieved—would fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050 and give the world an even chance of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 °C,

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