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Australian thermal coal mine aims for Q4 restart on supply deal – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Surging prices for coal last year have led to some new coal mines ramping up after the war in Ukraine exacerbated a supply shortage brought on by growing reluctance from climate conscious investors to funding new fossil fuel projects. In March it had said it expected to restart in the second half of 2023.

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China’s battery storage capacity growth likely to slow in 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This is particularly important for China, which has minimal natural gas capacity, a more flexible power source than slow-ramping coal plants. Globally, geopolitics and Europe’s carbon regulations will pose challenges to China’s international shipments.

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Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As a result, the initial carbon footprint of an EV is higher than a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle.Those upfront emissions are paid back over time with the superior efficiency of electric motors, leading to a 70% reduction in total emissions over the average life of the vehicle.

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Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As a result, the initial carbon footprint of an EV is higher than a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle.Those upfront emissions are paid back over time with the superior efficiency of electric motors, leading to a 70% reduction in total emissions over the average life of the vehicle.

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EV Sales expected to reach all time highs in 2022

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According to research published by the International Energy Agency, EV sales are expected to reach all-time highs this year. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published an analysis of 55 different “energy areas” where the world must improve to achieve net zero carbon emissions. What do you think of the article?

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China’s battery storage capacity growth likely to slow in 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This is particularly important for China, which has minimal natural gas capacity, a more flexible power source than slow-ramping coal plants. Globally, geopolitics and Europe’s carbon regulations will pose challenges to China’s international shipments.

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Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave

Supercharged EV

Found an article on Forbes from 2015 already stating at that time that as long as people are buying and driving cars, Teslas are excellent choices regarding carbon emissions. 2-before anyone says "But electricity is generated from coal!", they took that into account too --> it's included in the 53% overall reduction.

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