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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

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A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) finds that the rising use of ride-hailing services is increasing carbon emissions, with ride-hailing trips producing nearly 70% greater emissions compared to the trips they are replacing. —Jeremy Martin, senior scientist and director of fuel policy at UCS.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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Now I want to be clear: I am inspired by the Administration’s commitment to phasing out carbon emissions. The electric F-150 weighs 700 kg more than its petrol-powered predecessor. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. That has a significant impact on safety for all road users.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. Instead, we have to supply hydrogen just like we fill gasoline but the car will be powered by electric motors just like a normal electric car. Now going back to the topic, these days, electric vehicles are more than simple passenger vehicles.

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UC Berkeley study confirms that yes, EVs do what they promise to do

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A new study from UC Berkeley confirms what EV fans already know: EV adoption does, in fact, make the air cleaner. Perhaps even more importantly, the study offers some quantifiable, granular data about how much electric vehicles are impacting emission rates in the here and now, not in the foreseeable future.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. 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. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. Fewer Traffic Jams, Less Pollution.

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Coal Power Plant That Can Capture Carbon To Open In Mid-2016

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As more plug-in electric cars hit the road, the infrastructure used to generate electricity will need to be increasingly scrutinized. The most straightforward way to get cleaner electricity is to switch to a less-polluting source like natural gas--or better yet, renewable sources like wind and solar.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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To accomplish this goal, while other technologies have emerged, EVs (electric vehicles) and hybrids have become the most well-known and broadly accepted, particularly in India. While both EVs and hybrids are doing well in the Indian automobile market, there is a debate among automakers about which technology is cleaner.

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