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Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid

Electrek

A new study dispels the persistent myth that electric cars pollute just as much as gas-powered cars because they charge on a “dirty” electric grid, and mining for battery materials is polluting.

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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

Green Car Congress

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions.

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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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Ditch gas and oil with RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower at $2,299 ($1,700 off) in New Green Deals

Electrek

Are you tired of dealing with the noise, pollution, and headache of using a standard gas-powered lawn mower? Well, it’s time to replace that aging relic with RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Food trucks are switching out dirty gas generators with this zero-emissions option

Electrek

Food trucks in the US are huge business, and huge polluters with noisy generators spewing noxious fumes into the air, making that artisan taco a little less palatable. more… The post Food trucks are switching out dirty gas generators with this zero-emissions option appeared first on Electrek.

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Do Electric Vehicles Pollute As Much As Gas-Powered Ones?

CleanTechnica EVs

Only full battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have the potential to be very low-GHG pathways.