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Myths, Misstatements, & Misinformation About Battery-Powered Transportation

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We live in a time in which it's clear that transportation electrification is absolutely necessary if we are to mitigate the effects of climate pollution. Yet counternarratives and pervasive questioning about the value, capacity, and reliability of battery-powered transportation are rampant today.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. The authors acknowledge funding from Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. 2c07030

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. But things are looking up for electric. Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars.

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Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021

Electric Vehicles India

Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021. To promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the state, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced the Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021. The new Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 will be implemented for the next four years.

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 Gujarat’s Statue of Unity to become India’s first electric vehicles only zone

Electric Vehicles India

Gujarat’s Statue of Unity to become India’s first electric vehicles only zone. The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) said that it will develop the “country’s first electric vehicles-only area” in Gujarat’s Kevadia.

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

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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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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets. Epiroc scored high on safety, design and testing of the entire battery system. In some areas, miners will be removed from the working face utilizing autonomous mining equipment.

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