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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

“Electric cars will not save the climate. Just accounting for miles driven , however, BEVs cars and trucks appear cleaner than ICE equivalents nearly everywhere in the U.S. Behavioral change is hard How willing are people to break their car dependency and other energy-related behaviors to address climate change?

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Audi will phase out gas engines by 2033, reversing past stance of CEO

Teslarati

Audi will now phase out gas engines by the year 2033, CEO Markus Duesmann announced at the Berlin Climate Conference earlier today. Through our innovative strength, we offer individuals sustainable and carbon-neutral mobility options,” Duesmann said at the Berlin Climate Conference.

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Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission adopted its 2014 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Update, which outlines, among many things, how the state is working to transform the transportation system to zero- and near-zero technologies and fuels to meet its climate and clean air goals. Plug-in electric vehicles. Lower carbon intensity fuels.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

The Truth About Cars

The materials are generally nice and price-point-appropriate. Speaking of price points, this is not a cheap car. Other standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, heated front seats, cooled front seats, keyless entry, four-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. Sometimes it’s nice and peaceful.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The reason for this is a lack of charging infrastructure and lower price premium over an EV. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” In the US, hybrid vehicles accounted for 8.3 percent of the overall market, whereas EVs were at 6.9 percent in the 11 months of 2023.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

Green Car Congress

One is to operate successfully as a market, with a steady supply of carbon offsets and varying prices to ensure that profits can be made. The other goal, of course, is the system’s ultimate purpose: to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by channeling funds into cleaner technologies. FLAWS IN THE UN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CARBON OFFSETS.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change.

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