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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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This is especially important for assessing the GHG emissions of PHEVs. For battery EVs, the GHG emissions for “fuel/electricity” production are dominated by the coal and natural gas used in electricity generation. BEVs powered by renewable electricity and FCEVs fueled by green hydrogen are the only two technology pathways that qualify.

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CMU policy briefs outline benefits and potential for adoption of electrified vehicles in the US

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To achieve the best outcomes, the brief suggests, plug-in vehicle adoption should typically be focused on HEVs and PHEVs by city drivers in mild-climate regions with a clean electricity grid, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles. Further, drivers should not be encouraged to charge at night in coal-heavy regions.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. However, US coal shipments, which are primarily via rail, decline slightly. New vehicle fuel economy rises by 43% from 2018 to 2050.

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MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

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Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. Lifecycle GHG emissions per km for different powertrain types (ICEV, LW-ICEV HEV, PHEV, and BEV) in selected counties. —Wu et al. LW-ICEV here is one mass reduced through the use of aluminum. Wallington, and Randolph E. 9b00648.

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BP Energy Outlook: 30% growth in global demand to 2035; fuel demand continues to rise, even with EVs & fuel efficiency

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per year rise expected in global GDP, reflecting improved energy efficiency driven by technology improvements and environmental concerns. Natural gas grows more quickly than either oil or coal over the Outlook, with demand growing an average 1.6% Its share of primary energy overtakes coal to be the second-largest fuel source by 2035.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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The technological advancements in this field attract people to work in this industry. This is one of the fields where many technological advancements happen. 2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. Are you planning a job in electric vehicle industry?

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EV's And PHEV's Not As Green As One Might Think?

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National Research Council report released on Monday concludes that in North America at least, "For electric vehicles to become a major green alternative, the power fuel mix has to move away from coal, or cleaner coal technologies have to be developed.".

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