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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

Green Car Congress

The researchers found that there is considerable opportunity for reducing emissions from personal mobility by improving powertrain efficiency and deploying alternative fuel vehicles in the coming decades. Several factors influence an individual’s decision to adopt an alternative fuel vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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Considering that residents from different size cities always perform different travel patterns such as travel frequency, travel mode, and travel distance, hence, the Chinese cities are first classified according to the population size, and then the passenger traffic volume of each travel mode is predicted by city. (2)

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

If you track the history of Volvo, the Swedish (now Chinese-owned) company was famous for decades for its safe, solid, boxy sedans and wagons. The addition of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain makes it a powerful and cleaner beast and moves Volvo forward on the path to an all-electric future. Out on the road where the XC90 Loves to Live.

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

EV Connect

Green Energy Early adopters of EVs have often been those located in cleaner energy areas. However, with the dawn of smart charging and a goal for cleaner energy, the development of the grid with electric car travel in mind falls under the environmental category. The hope is for the rest of the country to catch up.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

Cars That Think

electric vehicle supply chains’ reliance on Chinese rare earths and battery components, U.S.-friendly Nunes says it’s currently unclear whether federal government action via a fuel standard would be more effective than direct investment. And although the plan seeks to reduce U.S. says Nunes.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .