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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

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Use of electric vehicles would achieve greater reductions in GHG emissions, corresponding to the rate that the electric grid becomes cleaner, through greater reliance on renewables and low- and non-emitting generation. This research points to the importance of two fundamental and parallel trends in energy and the environment.

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The environmental impact of electric cars

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The positive impact on our environment is one of the biggest and best, especially if you have a business that runs a fleet of vehicles. Are electric cars better for the environment? This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. In short, yes. DriveElectric Dictionary Definition .

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Enovix Corporation. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Exelon Corporation. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation). West Virginia University Research Corporation.

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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But the extra emissions released as a result can cause 50% higher costs to human health and the environment.). In the study’s future 2018 grid scenarios that account for predicted coal plant retirements, PEVs would produce air emissions damages comparable to or slightly lower than HEVs. Source: Weis et al. Click to enlarge.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

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The event was held at Berlin’s Euref-Campus, a center for sustainable, renewable energy that features a climate-neutral energy supply, an intelligent energy grid and a testing platform for mobility projects. First name * Last name * Company name * Corporate Email *. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Delaware Transit Corporation. Delaware Transit Corporation will receive funding to purchase Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 battery electric Buses, serving Wilmington and Sussex County. Project partners are Oahu Transit Services, Gillig, Hawaiian Electric Company and the Center for Transportation and the Environment.

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5 Things EV Drivers Want in 2023 from the EV Charging Industry

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Having more EV makers, models, and price points to choose from helped broaden consumer interest in EVs and advancing progress to cleaner transportation. This enables energy requirements for charging to be met without placing undue demands on the grid, eliminating the need to increase capacity that is paid for by increasing energy costs.