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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Behavioral change is hard How willing are people to break their car dependency and other energy-related behaviors to address climate change? In fact, some 74 percent of those polled indicated they were already “proud of what [they are] currently doing” to combat climate change.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

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Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. This will only intensify.

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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. The draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan was developed by the California Air Resources Board in collaboration and coordination with multiple state agencies.

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Empowering India’s Green Agenda | Autocar Professional

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A recent UN report paints a stark picture of the global climate crisis, attributing much of the crisis to fossil fuel pollution. Embracing the urgent call to combat climate change, India has set an ambitious timeline for Net Zero transition. India’s economy, boasting a 7.3% lakh crore from its crude oil import bills.

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CSIRO and partners launch $68M Hydrogen Industry Mission

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The research mission is intended to help drive down the cost of hydrogen production to below $2 per kilogram, making the fuel more affordable and helping to position Australia to lead the world in exporting hydrogen by 2030. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, launched a new $68-million Hydrogen Industry Mission.

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California agencies release report charting path to 100% clean electricity; need to triple grid capacity by 2045

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Highlights from the report include the following: To reach the 2045 target while electrifying other sectors to meet the state’s economy-wide climate goals, California will need to roughly triple its current electricity grid capacity. It will be followed with additional analyses of energy reliability and evolving conditions.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. One of the main challenges is the high upfront cost of electric vehicles.

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