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High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summer

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Anticipated price hikes for coal and natural gas could lead to increase use of renewable energy in electricity generation, making both the grid and EVs cleaner, according to new United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) analysis.

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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

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The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. Solar alone is expected to increase 39% from 2023 thanks to continual increases in generating capacity.

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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

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The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. The post Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Solar alone is expected to increase 39% from 2023 thanks to continual increases in generating capacity, according to the EIA.

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GlobalData: hydrogen to become game changer as large-scale source of cleaner power

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The technology has the capability to serve as a long-term, large-scale clean energy storage medium that aids power generation from renewable sources, however, formulating a cost-effective and well-regulated transition is a complex issue and the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable energy sources is currently expensive.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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With zero tailpipe emissions and lower noise, the electric delivery trucks will help UPS make its fleet cleaner and quieter, a significant benefit in urban areas. Following real-world test deployments, UPS and Workhorse will fine-tune the design in time to deploy a larger fleet in 2019 and beyond.

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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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The driver for this increase is the European Green Deal plan, aimed at encouraging the transition to cleaner vehicles and cleaner mobility. Electric retrofitting is both a sustainable and affordable solution for customers willing to switch to zero emissions and to reduce their total cost of ownership, while keeping their vehicles.

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Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

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CORE provides a streamlined voucher process by which California fleet owners and operators can receive funding to offset the cost of cleaner off-road equipment as well as develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.