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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

Drive Electric

In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. Once the battery has been completely exhausted, it will be sent off for safe recycling, which ensures valuable materials and chemicals are extracted. How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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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

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. It is much more than that.

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Reducing Black Carbon Emissions and Ground-Level Ozone Would Provide Immediate Benefit Against Climate Change

Green Car Congress

Available technology such as diesel particulate filters for vehicles and cleaner- burning biomass and solar cookstoves can significantly reduce black carbon emissions. Diesel exhaust and cooking with biomass fuels both have net warming effects, though the magnitude of biomass burning’s warming effect is not well understood.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Green Car Congress

For offsets to be credible, a ton of CO 2 -equivalent emissions from an offset project should equate to a ton reduced from a covered emission source, such as a smokestack or exhaust pipe. 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects. Use of renewable sources would avoid emissions that would have been generated by fossil fuel combustion.

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Time to cut subsidies for fossil fuels? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Green Piece Article: Tuesday 22, 2009. Despite its progress however, it seems there is still an uphill battle to be fought both in terms of changing the perception of and reliance on fossil fuels – with a new study highlighting the startling gap between Federal subsidies for fossil fuels and renewable energy.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. As the world continues to move away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy , electric cars will become even more environmentally friendly. If you have a charger on your property that is powered by solar, your cost of driving your vehicle is practically zero. Cheaper running costs.