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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

“Electric cars will not save the climate. Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. They then sold us a brand new 2021 Bolt EV Premier for $28,500. Let me tell you about it. But I needed to see and feel the car for myself.

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UMD collaborative study finds that fuel efficiency of one car in household may be cancelled out by next car purchase

Green Car Congress

In a recent collaborative study led by the University of Maryland (UMD), researchers found that consumers tend to buy something less fuel efficient than they normally would for their second car after buying an eco-friendly vehicle. Then, I tend to buy a bigger second car. —James Archsmith. —David Rapson.

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Well done, President Biden

Plug in America

The existential threat of climate change is finally getting the federal attention it requires. On January 27, President Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order that declared an all-of-government approach to fighting climate change, integrating it into actions across every agency and taking back global leadership.

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Ford-sponsored poll finds 35% of Europeans say they would spend more for an environmentally friendly car

Green Car Congress

One in three Europeans would spend more to buy an environmentally friendly car even though 71% say they have reduced overall spending as a result of the economic recession, according to a Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll.

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China’s GWM announces huge electric attack, Aussies set to benefit

EV Central

The Chinese manufacturer GWM (Great Wall Motors) has announced an aggressive rollout of electric , plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles. And Australian buyers seem set to get the chance to consider buying a fair chunk of the models on the rollout list because Australia is considered a strategic market for the auto giant. Together.”.

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Guide to California EV Incentives

EV Life

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. The only way to avoid more expensive and disruptive climate changes is to significantly reduce these emissions. air pollution in the state.