Cleaner, Electric Vehicles, Emissions and Transportation

As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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APRIL 13, 2020

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Battery electric vehicles are only as clean as the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below. Proportional amount of emissions relative to hydro.

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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MARCH 8, 2022

A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) finds that the rising use of ride-hailing services is increasing carbon emissions, with ride-hailing trips producing nearly 70% greater emissions compared to the trips they are replacing. Error bars for bus and rail emissions represent variability among cities. Source: UCS.

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Volvo Trucks presents Vera autonomous electric vehicle for future transport solutions

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Volvo Trucks unveiled Vera : an autonomous, electric vehicle that can operate with significantly less exhaust emissions and low noise levels. Vera is controlled and monitored via a cloud-based service, and has the potential to make transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient.

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Yet Another Study Shows EVs Are Cleaner Than ICE & Continue Getting Cleaner

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 19, 2024

EVs are (once again) proving to be cleaner than comparable ICE vehicles. Plus, while ICE vehicles are stuck burning the same fuel for the rest of their serviceable lives, EVs continue to get cleaner as electric grids improve.

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Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 1, 2024

Land use and solar power, which generates clean electricity that many increasingly use to power EVs and homes, are topics of complaints we hear from time to time. continued] The post Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car appeared first on CleanTechnica. However, a.

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. The paper provides state- and county-level data on projected charging needs.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

billion investment plan to support the transition to zero-emission transportation. Supported projects range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses, and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing, to consumer rebates for clean cars. 381 million for clean transportation equity projects.

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NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action that will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Earlier post.).

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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

E-mobility and R&D specialist QEV Technologies will receive €17 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a variety of low-carbon transportation projects. In the Philippines, QEV recently equipped 10 new GET electric minibuses and converted numerous Jeepneys to use its fully-electric technology.

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5 Million More Londoners to Breathe Cleaner Air Thanks to ULEZ

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded on 29 August 2023. It will operate London-wide across all London boroughs, up to the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) boundary. To be clear, this means five million more Londoners will soon breathe cleaner air.

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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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JANUARY 12, 2023

During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. Its gross vehicle weight rating is a staggering 10,550 pounds. Electrifying vehicles adds yet more weight.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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JULY 9, 2020

Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. The paper is published in the journal Nature Energy.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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Electric vehicles get cleaner every year. Here's how.

Green Energy Consumers

MAY 1, 2021

I often hear EV skeptics say some variation of, “Unless electric vehicles are charged with 100% renewables, they’re still contributing to pollution.” That seems intuitive, but we don’t have to wait for 100% zero-emissions electricity to have a huge impact on the climate by transitioning to electric vehicles.

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ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London estimates that in 2021, 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport came from tires and brakes. million vehicles emit around nine thousand tonnes of tire wear particles annually.

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CARB approves $533M funding plan for clean transportation investments

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

The California Air Resources Board approved a $533-million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects. Changes to CVRP include a maximum base MSRP of $60,000 for vehicle eligibility.

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Electric vehicle battery manufacturing emissions have been studied extensively. …

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Altigreen saves 5,300 metric tonnes of eCO2 emissions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

Altigreen, a prominent player in India’s commercial electric vehicle sector, has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to green mobility. With a fleet of approximately 5,000 vehicles now traversing roads across 173 RTO jurisdictions in India, Altigreen has collectively covered a distance of 50 million kilometers.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Increasing Access to Zero-Emission Vehicles. Phased in from 70% for 2026 through 2030 model years.)

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Opportunities for Cleaner, More Efficient Freight Transport in India

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 22, 2021

India will witness a rapid growth in freight transport over the coming decades. The country can implement a set of solutions to meet that growing demand cost-effectively and sustainably.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. passenger travel demand. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2023

The Queensland government has announced a significant increase in rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. GW of electricity—more generation capacity than the state’s two largest power stations combined.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Lifecycle Emissions of Electric Cars vs. Gasoline

Green Energy Consumers

JANUARY 5, 2023

When we talk about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), we get a lot of questions about the lifetime greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of EVs vs internal combus t ion engine (ICE) cars. Electric cars don’t have tailpipe emissions when running on electricity, but battery manufacturing is an energy-intensive process.

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Canada: 100% Of Car & Passenger Truck Sales Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035 In Canada

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JULY 6, 2021

Originally published on Transport Canada. To build a cleaner, more prosperous economy that fights climate change and creates good jobs, the Government of Canada is taking action to cut pollution from all sectors of the economy — including from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of our greenhouse gas emissions.

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New Mexico Hits the Gas on Cleaner Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 6, 2022

By Kathy Harris & Noah Long New Mexicans will now be able to buy cleaner, zero-emission vehicles in the state, thanks to Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) standards unanimously adopted by the Joint Albuquerque New Mexico Environmental Improvement and Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Boards (“Boards”).

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India has been gaining momentum, driven by various factors such as environmental concerns, government initiatives, and advancements in technology. Various policy measures and incentives have been introduced to encourage both manufacturers and consumers to embrace electric mobility.

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Canada takes boldest stance on electric vehicles yet

Teslarati

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Canada recently released the first details of its flagship policy to achieve one of its most ambitious climate goals to date — by 2035, every new car sold in the country must be emissions-free. In British Columbia, for example, one in five new cars sold in Q3 2022 was electric, but in Ontario, the ratio was one in 13.

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Young Arkansas Archer Aims for a Cleaner Future with Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 17, 2021

By Stuart Ungar Nineteen-year-old Spencer Rhoden is charged up about electric vehicles. As a child, he was so obsessed that he had to dial back talking about them with his parents and friends. Now a rising sophomore at Lyon College, Spencer runs an EV clothing brand and has also started a new chapter of the […].

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Dominion Energy sets new goal of net zero emissions by 2050 for both power generation, natural gas operations

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Dominion Energy announced a significant expansion of the company's greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The goal covers carbon dioxide and methane emissions, the dominant greenhouse gases, from both electricity generation and gas infrastructure operations.

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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JANUARY 5, 2021

When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train. The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%.

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Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

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JANUARY 18, 2023

million awarded by the Department of Energy to Daimler Trucks North America, headquartered in Portland, and $199 million awarded overall by the DOE to fund 25 projects geared toward putting cleaner cars and trucks on America’s roads and improving the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Widespread adoption of electric transportation, including electrification in the off-road sector, could lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and could modestly improve air quality, according to a new analysis released by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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Government of Canada investing C$2.75B to electrify transit systems across the country

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MARCH 8, 2021

billion) in funding over five years, starting in 2021, to enhance public transit systems and switch them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses. billion in zero-emission buses and associated infrastructure as part of its three year Growth Plan.

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DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

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JULY 22, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $96-million funding opportunity (Fiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement) to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Accessibility. Creating Cleaner Non-Road Engines.

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Arrival Van achieves EU certification, receives whole vehicle type approval

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JULY 1, 2022

We now look forward to starting production later this year and delivering vehicles to our customers, in order to help to make cleaner air for cities all over the world. The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to an increase in demand for light commercial transport in cities, increasing both congestion and pollution.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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JULY 20, 2018

Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. The solution?

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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JULY 1, 2019

The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. Extract of transport technologies funded under Horizon 2020 (H2020). Source: JRC.

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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

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AUGUST 2, 2020

Phoenix Motorcars, a manufacturer of medium-duty all-electric buses and trucks, has delivered its first ZEUS 500 Electric Cargo Truck to C&V Contractors, a family-owned contracting business based out of Sacramento, California. —Kristian Damkier, Assoc. Air Quality Engineer at Sac Metro Air District.

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Pecan Street launches Texas’ first grid-connected vehicle-to-grid research and testing center

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

launched Texas’ first grid-tied vehicle-to-grid (V2G) testing center at its lab in Austin, turning electric vehicles into a dispatchable load shaving tool for the municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy. V2G technologies allow us to unlock the potential of EVs for cleaner transit and a cleaner grid.

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India’s Shoonya campaign aims to boost electric last-mile deliveries

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This campaign will allow companies that offer electric deliveries a clear and visible way to differentiate zero-emissions deliveries, as e-commerce explodes in India and globally on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Shoonya, electric delivery vehicles and the packages they carry will be eligible for the Shoonya mark.

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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. The average vehicle retired is about 22 years old with an estimated fuel economy of 21.5

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As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

Volvo Trucks presents Vera autonomous electric vehicle for future transport solutions

Yet Another Study Shows EVs Are Cleaner Than ICE & Continue Getting Cleaner

Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car

ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

5 Million More Londoners to Breathe Cleaner Air Thanks to ULEZ

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

Electric vehicles get cleaner every year. Here's how.

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

CARB approves $533M funding plan for clean transportation investments

ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

Altigreen saves 5,300 metric tonnes of eCO2 emissions | Autocar Professional

California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Opportunities for Cleaner, More Efficient Freight Transport in India

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Lifecycle Emissions of Electric Cars vs. Gasoline

Canada: 100% Of Car & Passenger Truck Sales Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035 In Canada

New Mexico Hits the Gas on Cleaner Cars

Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Canada takes boldest stance on electric vehicles yet

Young Arkansas Archer Aims for a Cleaner Future with Electric Vehicles

Dominion Energy sets new goal of net zero emissions by 2050 for both power generation, natural gas operations

BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

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

Government of Canada investing C$2.75B to electrify transit systems across the country

DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

Arrival Van achieves EU certification, receives whole vehicle type approval

How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

Pecan Street launches Texas’ first grid-connected vehicle-to-grid research and testing center

India’s Shoonya campaign aims to boost electric last-mile deliveries

CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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