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A shift to EVs and clean power could save almost 90,000 American lives by 2050: study

Teslarati

As per a report titled “Driving to Clean Air: Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Cars and Electricity,” the adoption of cleaner vehicles and a cleaner power supply could lead to numerous positive outcomes in the US. That’s a compelling incentive for the shift to sustainable transportation.

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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

Green Car Congress

The 2022 Scoping Plan includes a commitment to build no new fossil gas-fired power plants and increases support for mass transit. Vehicles must transition to zero emission technology to decarbonize the transportation sector. Fuels: the energy source used to power vehicles and the facilities that produce them.

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

Green Car Congress

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. —Alan Jenn.

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

Teslarati

The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said, “We want more zero-emission vehicles on Queensland roads with Queensland families to have access to cheaper and cleaner vehicles.”

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How DC Fast Charging Stations are Revolutionizing EV Charging?

Setec Powerr

They use direct current (DC) electricity, which is less susceptible to power surges or other electrical issues that can cause problems for AC charging stations. This is just one example of how DC fast charging stations are changing the market and paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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top 10 ev motor controller manufacturers in india

Baua Electric

These components play a crucial role in managing the power and speed of electric motors in electric vehicles. Delta Electronics India: Overview: Delta Electronics is a global leader in power and thermal management solutions. there were several manufacturers in India involved in producing Electric Vehicle (EV) motor controllers.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Green Car Congress

If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. The direct injection two-stroke engine could be a very promising and interesting option for hydrogen combustion to achieve zero NO x because of its advantages of high-power density and inherent much lower NO x emissions.

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