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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Plug-in hybrid, full battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles count toward an automaker’s requirement.

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Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave

Supercharged EV

Found an article on Forbes from 2015 already stating at that time that as long as people are buying and driving cars, Teslas are excellent choices regarding carbon emissions. 2-before anyone says "But electricity is generated from coal!" 2-before anyone says "But electricity is generated from coal!", Convinced ?

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MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

Green Car Congress

Researchers at MIT and the Ford Motor Company have found that depending on the location, lightweight conventional vehicles could have a lower lifecycle greenhouse gas impact than electric vehicles, at least in the near term. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. —Wu et al.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

Green Car Congress

Eight in ten (80%) Canadians “agree” (33% strongly/48% somewhat) that “ electric cars are the way of the future ”, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Hyundai. One in three (33%) “disagrees” (8% strongly/25% somewhat) that electric-powered cars are too much hassle.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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Electric vehicles have become an inevitable part of every walk of modern life. They are not only used for personal commuting, but they are also being used in agriculture, public transportation, last-mile operation and even in firefighting. Courier companies are already using EVs for their last-mile operations very extensively. 

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. In addition, electricity in the U.S. keeps getting cleaner, meaning that these benefits will continue to grow in future years. billion more in revenues than costs.

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Buyer’s Guide: Hybrid vs. Electric: Which is better?

Clean Fleet Report

There are quite a few ways you can spend less when it comes to your vehicle, such as choosing an option like pay-as-you-drive insurance if you’re someone who puts low miles on their car. Hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular as we increase our awareness of environmental impact. Is an electric vehicle better?

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