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How renewable diesel can help fight climate change

Clean Fleet Report

Did you know that the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S.? With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever. Long hauls=liqui fuels. Figuring Out Where to Start.

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Lucid Group, Saudi Arabia agree to 100,000 EV fleet deal

Teslarati

Delivering up to 100,000 Lucid electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia represents another pivotal moment in our acceleration of sustainable transportation worldwide,” Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson said. “We Order quantity is expected to range from 1,000 to 2,000 vehicles annually, with increases to between 4,000 and 7,000 cars by 2025.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

We help folks understand the health of the battery when they’re looking at buying a used car,” Cary continued. It’s scary when you’re buying something new and it can help to talk with someone who has had a similar experience.” Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.” West Sonoma County is super progressive.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Green Car Congress

In contrast, by encouraging a large increase in trip sharing, transit use, and active transport through policies that support compact, mixed use development, cities worldwide could save an estimated $5 trillion annually by 2050 while improving livability and increasing the likelihood of meeting climate change targets.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. In addition, buy-down incentives totaling $5,252,000 will be awarded for 385 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

Green Car Congress

In addition, Inslee proposed to provide a toll and ferry fare credit to EV owners who buy a “Good to Go” or “Wave to Go” pass. Sustainable transportation planning. WSDOT is implementing a five-part action plan to reduce carbon emissions that come from cars, trucks and other transportation-related sources.

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Drivers in Ireland can save hundreds on cost of home charger

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The scheme , which applies to anyone buying an electric car, new or used, is an attempt to increase the popularity of electric vehicles. Drivers in Ireland can get a €600 grant today to help cover the cost of installing a home charger.

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