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Electric vs. Gasoline Cars: Uncovering the Real Climate Savior

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Photo credit: Nick Starichenko / Shutterstock.com Contrary to common misconceptions , electric vehicles (EVs) generally have a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional gasoline cars. However, the production of electricity for EV charging can result in carbon emissions, depending on the energy source.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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Further, Equinor plans to reduce its net carbon intensity by at least 50% by 2050 by deploying CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) and hydrogen technologies. #2 Repsol and BP have also set 2050 as their deadline for net-zero carbon emissions but have mostly been vague about their Scope 3 strategies. 2 Total SA.

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

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And hence, while electric vehicles themselves produce zero carbon emissions, charging them increases the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuel energy sources such as coal. I expect that the states with greenest grids will also continue to adopt EVs at a faster rate than high coal powered grid states.

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Tsinghua/Argonne Study Finds That Mass Use of EVs in China Could Result in Higher CO2 and Criteria Pollutant Emissions Than Conventional and Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles Due to Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity

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Another concern associated with EVs is that they could increase emissions of criteria pollutants like SO 2 and NO x because power plants are believed to be the largest contributor to China’s SO 2. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es100520c. and NO x emissions.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Many countries have met their climate goals and are on track to be completely carbon neutral. Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. The process emits about 10 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of hydrogen.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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This sponsored article is brought to you by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. A range of government regulations aimed at achieving zero-carbon emissions are driving this migration. The researchers suggest that both options could be deployed now and potentially be used to retrofit existing facilities.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Related Articles Chrysler May Dodge the Banking Bullet Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Group 1 Automotive Inc. market b y the end of 2009.