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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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For the last 18 months, a fleet of 6 methanol-fueled versions of the Geely Emgrand 7 cars have been in Iceland. Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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That’s around 16 times the GHG emissions of Iceland at that time, or the equivalent gas emissions of over 11 million vehicles in one year. In fact, in March, during the peak of the pandemic, 75% of Norwegian car sales were electric (60% Pure Electric and 15% plug in hybrids). million tonnes per year.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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France’s auto industry is probably the largest Western auto industry that goes completely under the radar in the US. 6TH PLACE: ICELAND, 58 POINTS (TIED FOR 7TH IN 2019) Claim to fame: sparse schmarse , just look at them numbers! Claim to fame: Peugeot-Citroen jumps into the fray — but Zoe takes the cake.

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