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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. California has buying power behind its proposed V2G mandate to the EV industry.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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Australia unveiled its new EV policy

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But the plan doesn’t provide financial or tax support to help Australian motorists to switch to a eco-friendly vehicle. He said the battery-powered cars would not “tow your trailer.”. Also read related article: Electric bicycles: Hero & Yamaha JV, Proposed US tax credit for electric bicycles.

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L base model with standard stop/start delivers 14% improvement in city fuel economy

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l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fuel economy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees. During engine restarts, an auxiliary 12-volt battery powers electric accessories such as heating and air conditioning, power windows and radio.

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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Rethinking North American EV Strategy

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Regions boasting extreme climates and prolonged daily commutes have shunned electrification compared to coastal zones boasting higher incomes and denser populations. A base Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 starts at $37,500 before factoring in taxes and fees. A similar phenomenon exists within the United States.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. Power did make other good points, especially about how consumer choice still plays a role.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. “A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. By Judith Burns.

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