All-Electric, Automobile, Climate and Climate Change

Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

“Electric cars will not save the climate. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless. to hit the 90 percent EV target, sales of all new ICE vehicles across the U.S. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more.

Climate Change

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EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

This decrease was driven largely by a decrease in emissions from fossil fuel combustion resulting from a decrease in total energy use in 2019 compared to 2018 and a continued shift from coal to natural gas and renewables in the electric power sector. CO 2 emissions decreased 2.2% from 2018 to 2019.

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2005 2019 EPA Climate Change

Rivian CEO teases R1T’s flood wading abilities in new video

Teslarati

AUGUST 30, 2021

Recently, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared a video of the all-electric R1T pickup taking a dip into deep waters, seemingly testing the truck’s ability to travel through floods. The all-electric pickup takes a dip into a makeshift trough filled with water in the short clip. Our engineers going for a quick dip!

Climate Change

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. ENGIE is a global energy player and an expert operator in gas, electricity and energy services.

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GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards.

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Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Polestar, the Swedish luxury electric car company spun out from Volvo Car Group, declared a “moonshot aim” of building the first carbon-neutral vehicle by 2030. Or simply, eliminate all carbon emissions Carbon sinks are any systems that absorb more carbon than they emit, such as forests, soils and oceans.

Climate

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

In a paper that could have a significant impact on climate policies for transportation fuels, Dr. John M. All parties with an interest in the issue are advised to rethink their priorities accordingly,” he finishes. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge. Reducing energy intensity of vehicles (improving fuel efficiency).

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Climate Carbon CO2 Emissions

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. The 10 global sustainability megaforces that may impact business over the next two decades are: Climate Change: This may be the one global megaforce that directly impacts all others. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an optimized generic battery cycling framework that could reduce the time for both simulation and physical testing of new electric vehicle battery designs by about 75%. But EV batteries may represent the most pressing use of the technology. The research was funded by LG Energy Solution.

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Batteries Battery Climate Change Design

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2021

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 Almost 98% of all these trucks run on diesel, according to the 2021 Vehicles in Use report. Diesel-powered light commercial vehicles are dominant in all EU countries except for Greece. being battery electric.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The new targets and incentives will help tackle emissions, as well as bring fuel savings to transport operators and cleaner air for all Europeans. —Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete. The introduction of a benchmark system for truck manufacturers totally ignores the demand side.

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Electrifying Growth: The Surge of Electric Vehicles Sales in Feb’ 23

Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 1, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining significant popularity in recent years as a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. As a result, the sales of electric vehicles have been surging globally, with more and more people choosing EVs, especially electric two wheelers over traditional gasoline-powered cars.

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Electric Vehicles Sale India Vehicles

Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

We can argue all day long about whether the rule is too stringent or not, or whether automakers will be able to achieve the administration's goals. But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. The future is electric,” he said. regulation is not a ban.

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Volkswagen Group to expand EV production worldwide to 16 sites by end of 2022; partnerships with battery manufacturers

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2018

The Volkswagen Group is expanding its production of electric vehicles to 16 locations around the globe by the end of 2022. The Group currently produces electric vehicles at three locations, and in two years’ time a further nine Group plants are scheduled to be equipped for this purpose. from 7.3%.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. Audi is focusing on the electric car, which has the best carbon footprint of all drive systems in the largest markets over its entire service life. 97.9 - 111.9

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Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles

Fast EV charging stations to be installed up and down motorways by 2025

My Energi

AUGUST 18, 2023

The EU Parliament has enacted a law that by 2025, EV fast charging stations will be installed across all significant transport corridors. This audacious, yet crucial strategy is designed to speed up the transition to electric vehicles, shrinking the EU’s carbon footprint in the process.

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Installation Jordan Charging Re-Charge

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

government recently backed down from enacting tough new measures that would have forced automakers to quadruple their sales of electric vehicles by 2030. The move would have raised market share of all-electric vehicles in the U.S. Downsides to the forecasts But not all skies are sunny. degrees C (2.7 degrees F).”

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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The European Commission will reveal its proposal on CO 2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks , which is submitted annually to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. decrease in 2012 from 2011. The Inventory of U.S. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. from 1990 to 2012.

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1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2015

A diverse set of public interest groups, automakers, labor unions, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) submitted a proposed settlement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to accelerate the deployment of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that would support the utility grid in San Diego.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. —Oliver Zipse.

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BMW Fully Electric Emissions Climate Change

Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

tank-to-wheel-based fuel efficiency metrics, is the most promising policy option for future climate policy regulation of the road transport sector, according to a new study developed under the direction of Professor Ottmar Edenhofer of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). by offering discounts).

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Transportation Fuel Automobile Manufacturer Climate Change

VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Since parent company VinGroup opened up its automotive arm in Vietnam, we’ve witnessed VinFast continue to expand to new markets, including Indonesia, the US, Canada, Europe, and most recently, India – all while unveiling more all-electric models like the VF 3 compact SUV and an electric pickup concept called the Wild.

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Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

Tg CO 2 the year before—the largest annual change in either absolute or percentage terms recorded between 1990 and 2008. Additionally, electricity demand declined in 2008 in part due to a significant increase in the cost of fuels used to generate electricity. Tags: Climate Change Emissions. to 1,785.3

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2008 Emissions EPA Transportation

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. Waxman of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Edward J.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. It is clean and flexible.

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MIT Gas Climate Gas-Electric

Tesla coverage turns negative a week before crucial Earnings Call

Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2021

With Tesla reporting production and deliveries that were well over Wall Street’s consensus, anticipation for the Q1 2021 Earnings Call is slightly higher than usual, and the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) is at an all-time high. There are millions of stories that could be written based on the recent automobile accident.

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Tesla Climate Change Automobile Climate

New report released by UK House of Commons calls for advancing date for end of sale of conventional cars to before 2040

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2018

Develop a properly resourced national air quality support scheme available to all local authorities struggling with air pollution. Require the automobile industry to contribute to a new clean air fund, following the ‘polluter pays’ principle, on a scale that adequately compensates for the health costs of diesel pollution.

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TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

air pollution; noise, upstream and downstream effects (covering all effects before and after the actual trip is performed); smaller other effects (land use, separational effects etc.); and climate change (focused on avoidance costs rather than damage costs). They have to pay, or will have to pay, part of the bill.

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Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Number of cars (world and US), amount of gasoline consumed, amount of ethanol equivalent required for a neat ethanol fleet, ethanol and electricity to power hybrid fleet, and sugar cane area for hybrid fleet. l/100km), which corresponds to the efficiency of a commercially available automobile assuming 19.55 Click to enlarge.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100% renewable energy—such as wind, sun and landfill gas—by 2050. The company has set itself the goal of using 100% renewable energy across all its own operations. Other automakers in RE100. Tata Motors.

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Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

“The most significant impact that can be made in reducing CO 2 emissions from automobiles in the coming decades is reducing the average weight and engine size of vehicles.” Both electric and diesel rail systems have low operating emissions but high embedded infrastructural costs and lack route flexibility.

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Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Strikes Partnership to Capture The Indian EV Market

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JUNE 4, 2022

Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra have revealed that VW’s MEB electric components would be used in Mahindra’s “Born Electric Platform.” The companies’ shared goal for the collaboration is to grow the electric car market and accelerate the electrification of the Indian automotive sector.

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion was a result of multiple factors, including a continued shift from coal to natural gas, increased use of renewables in the electric power sector, and milder weather that contributed to less overall electricity use. above 1990 levels in 2007. below 2005 levels. Transportation.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Automakers that sell or lease a yearly average of more than 4,500 new vehicles (all light models combined) will be subject to the ZEV standard. Every sale or lease of a ZEV recognized by the Minister will earn the manufacturer a number of credits based on the vehicle’s electric range.

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Natural EV capitalism

Electric Auto Association

AUGUST 2, 2022

Scottsdale Electric Vehicle Association (Scottsdale EVA) president and co-founder John Martinson has many years of experience as a founder and leader of organizations. This led to involvement with EV (electric vehicle) advocacy and his present activities as a sustainability blogger and influencer in EV adoption. “My Martinson’s GM EV1.

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EPA publishes 16th national US GHG inventory; emissions in 2009 dropped 6.1%

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

This downward trend was attributed to a decrease in fuel and electricity consumption across all US economic sectors. Across all categories of aviation, CO 2 emissions decreased by 21.6% (38.7 The UNFCCC sets an overall global framework for nations to address climate change. from the previous year.

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2009 Emissions EPA Climate Change

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

AUGUST 11, 2022

According to data released by BloombergNEF, Europe now accounts for 34% of global electric vehicle sales and is the second largest worldwide market after China. million electric vehicles will be sold in Europe in 2021, up 66% year-over-year, accounting for 19% of all new vehicle sales and only 3.6%

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Ontario EV auto technique now specializing in touchdown lithium hydroxide plant

Baua Electric

MAY 11, 2023

Now that his quest to determine end-to-end electrical car manufacturing within the province has landed two battery vegetation, he’s environment his attractions on lithium hydroxide, a crucial property of the ones batteries. . “There’s two factors: one is geopolitical, and the other is climate change.

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What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

My Energi

APRIL 2, 2021

Extreme E is a high intensity off-road racing championship consisting of specially designed fully electric, battery powered SUV’s. Jordan states; The aim is two-fold – to highlight the climate challenges faced by different ecosystems across the globe whilst at the same time demonstrating the performance of all-electric SUVs.

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Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Most of the car companies have made it their goal to go fully electric by a specific year. For example, there are departments solely dedicated to reducing the vibrations and sounds coming from an engine and with an electric car , the need for such a department simply doesn’t exist. Bold Moves From the Company.

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Mercedes Tesla Automobile Climate Change

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

The fact that German electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, despite relatively low wholesale prices, must serve as a warning signal ,” said IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven as she presented the report, Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Germany 2013 Review. Electricity prices in comparison. Euro cents/kWh.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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JUNE 27, 2023

Electric vehicle rules in India are necessary to regulate the operation of the vehicle and related industries in the nation. Another objective of the rules is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. In this article, we will explore the contrasting regulations between electric vehicles and conventional vehicles in India.

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India Electric Vehicles Vehicles Tax

Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. NEMMP 2020 was designed to have 6-7 million electric vehicles on the road by 2020.

India

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

Rivian CEO teases R1T’s flood wading abilities in new video

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Electrifying Growth: The Surge of Electric Vehicles Sales in Feb’ 23

Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

Volkswagen Group to expand EV production worldwide to 16 sites by end of 2022; partnerships with battery manufacturers

Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Fast EV charging stations to be installed up and down motorways by 2025

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

Tesla coverage turns negative a week before crucial Earnings Call

New report released by UK House of Commons calls for advancing date for end of sale of conventional cars to before 2040

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

Study concludes that sugar cane-based biorefineries producing ethanol and electricity could power a global auto fleet of hybrids and EVs using only 4% of available cropland

GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Strikes Partnership to Capture The Indian EV Market

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

Natural EV capitalism

EPA publishes 16th national US GHG inventory; emissions in 2009 dropped 6.1%

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Ontario EV auto technique now specializing in touchdown lithium hydroxide plant

What is Extreme E? – 1# Ultimate beginners guide to Extreme E

Mercedes Shifting Gears To Beat Tesla

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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