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Nevada Aims to Plug Vehicles into Renewable Energy

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By Max Baumhefner & Dylan Sullivan Nevada is considering legislation that would help the state drive on cleaner, cheaper electricity.

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RAC survey finds UK drivers increasing reliance on cars, spurning public transport in response to COVID-19

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More than half of UK drivers (57%) say having access to a car is more important than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, with reluctance to use public transport in the future at its highest level in 18 years, according to research for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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Wang said China’s NEV makers must embrace the industry’s shift while advancing cleaner tech. BYD’s first car transport ship docked in Germany last month, carrying 3,000 vehicles, as it’s “just getting started” in Europe. China’s NEV market already topped 48% share last week as buyers continue transitioning to cleaner alternatives.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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These changes must be accompanied by decarbonization of the production of the fuels and electricity that power these vehicles in order to reach global emissions mitigation targets and achieve cleaner air and other environmental and human health benefits.

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

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In fact, Volvo’s last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line last month as the automaker looks toward a cleaner future. Electric cars accounted for 16% of Volvo’s total vehicle sales in 2023, but this year is expected to be even bigger. Source: CnEVPost , Volvo Cars FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Nacero selects Topsoe’s TIGAS technology for gas-to-gasoline unit; reducing lifecycle carbon footprint up to 50%

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The plant will produce cleaner gasoline from low-cost natural gas, captured bio-methane from farms and landfills, and mitigated flared gas from the Permian basin. Topsoe is providing engineering and design services currently and will supply catalyst and proprietary hardware to the facility.

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Truck Stop Natural Gas May Spur On Alt-Fuel Car Adoption

Green Car Reports

While offering several advantages over gasoline or diesel, such as low cost of refueling, HOV-lane stickers in California and cleaner running, the disadvantages are even greater. Natural gas has forever been a "nearly" fuel.

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