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A shift to EVs and clean power could save almost 90,000 American lives by 2050: study

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This is, at least, if the transition to electric vehicles also involved greater reliance on clean electricity from sources such as wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and nuclear. The American Lung Association’s report, “Driving to Clean Air: Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Cars and Electricity,” can be viewed below.

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Baltimore City will transport 350 students every day with EV buses

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” Schools in Baltimore City have partnered with Highland Fleets, a company that provides school bus fleet electrification-as-a-service in North America, to apply for the first round of the Clean School Bus program. .” So far, 5,103 buses are set to be replaced. 439 awards have been given so far, totalling over $1.8

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3 Pieces of Good News for EVs in 2023

Clean Fleet Report

3 Pieces of Good News for EVs in 2023 The Outlook Brightens EVs offer considerable environmental promise, and their performance now rivals many ICE vehicles. Fortunately, EV enthusiasts have a friend in the Biden Administration—and that’s not the only good news we have to look forward for the rest of 2023. billion by 2024.

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Charging Up to Drive Cheaper & Cleaner Just Got A Lot Easier in Virginia

CleanTechnica EVs

Amid record high gas prices and record high climate-changed temperatures, there’s a sliver of good news this week.

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Biden Administration pulls back rule that revises EV mileage ratings

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These new rules will require emissions reductions in every new car sold starting in 2027. To meet the new standards, automakers will be able to utilize cleaner technologies for gas-powered cars and add more zero-emissions EVs to their lineups. climate goals. I’d love to hear from you!

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A switch to EVs like Tesla could save US public health system $1.2 trillion by 2050

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If the United States fully embraces all-electric transportation and embraces clean energy solutions, the country could save over $1 trillion in public health benefits by 2050. The new study analyzes the impact of a change in the United States’ transpiration and energy sectors and how they impact the public’s health.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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