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

Creative Greenius

These zoning decisions blow in whatever direction the development winds are gusting in the city at the moment and there is no consistency, logic or equity in the decisions made. But Bradley thought the article was fine in telling the basic details of his story. See how this house towers over the one next to it?

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Finding Battery Minerals With AI

Cars That Think

Goldman: So there’s a whole suite of different metals that we need, and they each play different roles in the renewable energy system. And then of course we use copper windings in the electric motors as well. If you want to learn more, we’ve linked Goldman’s IEEE Spectrum feature article in the show notes.

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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. Pros and Cons of the Electric Car Lifestyle. Electric vehicles also have other emissions benefits. The Drawbacks of Driving an Electric Vehicle.