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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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The report, Clean Air Future: Health and Climate Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles , was produced by the American Lung Association in California. Under this report’s “ZEV Future” scenario, 100% of the new car sales and approximately 65% of all cars on the road are assumed to be ZEVs by 2050 in the 10 ZEV States. billion by 2050.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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In the United States, coal’s share of electricity generation has plummeted since its early 2000s peak; 28 percent of U.S. Not all of these remaining coal plants are perfect fits, however. But in the future, not all reactors might be so large. Are all of these sites going to get nuclear power plants?

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car.