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

Baua Electric

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. energy mix points toward all emissions-free sources together adding to 40% of total electricity generation.

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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

Teslarati

Tesla, General Motors (GM) and others have signed an agreement to use a database tracking greenhouse gas emissions, with this year’s report having been shared by U.S. Being a company that manufactures electric vehicles (EVs) and other renewable energy products, Tesla has been a strong proponent of strict emissions rules.

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Electric cars got even cleaner in a year, new grid data shows

Green Car Reports

More good news about electric cars in the U.S.: the emissions associated with the electricity used to charge them have fallen. Based on the latest data on powerplant emissions from the EPA, an electric car on the road in the U.S. now has average emissions as low as an 80-mpg car.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Teslarati

Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The ban is New Jersey’s effort to improve the air quality in the state. The state Department of Environment Protection announced that it will prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars precisely on January 1, 2035.

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

Clean Fleet Report

IndyCar will make the switch to hybrid gasoline-electric engines with the 2024 race season, joining F1 and IMSA , two race series that already use hybrid systems. Shell says this new race fuel “enables at least 60% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to fossil-based gasoline” on a lifecycle basis compared to the current fuel.

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

Clean Fleet Report

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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New York to offer free charging at Evolve NY sites during 4th of July weekend

Teslarati

According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today , the New York Power Authority will offer free electric car charging at EVolve NY Direct Current Fast Chargers throughout the state from July 1 to July 5. Free, fast electric vehicle charging will be available from Friday, July 1 at 12:01 a.m.