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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

The Truth About Cars

The research, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal, presents the first real-world data linking EVs to reductions in air pollution and respiratory issues. This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment.

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EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

The Driven EV News

New study finds that battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) contribute at most half the CO2 emissions of diesel or gasoline cars across their lifespan, regardless of country of operation. The post EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids appeared first on The Driven.

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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

The GMC Hummer EV SUV ranked high on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment, placing only slightly better than the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. The ACEEE looks at emissions required to produce a vehicle, as well as the fuel or electricity required to power it.

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Nissan-backed ServCity accelerates future autonomous mobility in complex urban environments

Electric Cars Report

ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban environments in London, integrated with the city’s infrastructure.

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Wireless Channel Modeling for Dynamic Terrestrial Environments

Cars That Think

We offer tools to address these challenges and enable network architects and mission planners to digitally model and simulate dynamic wireless networks within an accurate systems simulation environment.

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UK Environment Secretary Proven Wrong On EV Tires & Brake Pollution

CleanTechnica EVs

UK Environment Secretary George Eustice made some notable comments recently that got picked up by The Daily Mail. Speaking to MPs on the Commons’ environment, food, and rural affairs committee last month, UK Environment […].

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Learn how electric cars actually affect the environment in this free 15-minute webinar

Electrek

To what extent are electric vehicles better than gas cars for the environment? more… The post Learn how electric cars actually affect the environment in this free 15-minute webinar appeared first on Electrek.