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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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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. The product, at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) level 9 has been granted utility patent and is now being sold in all parts of the country priced at Rs. 4500/- (US$56).

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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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Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme

EV Central

Brands facing NVES fines because their line-ups emit more CO2 than allowed, could drop the price of low and zero emissions vehicles to encourage sales and so reduce or wipe out fines. The post Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme appeared first on EV Central.

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SoCalGas reduces CNG price by $0.26 per gallon at its fueling stations by using LCFS credits

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SoCalGas) will lower the price of compressed natural gas at all of its 13 public access natural gas vehicle fueling stations by $0.26 For example, the average pump price at utility compressed natural gas stations was $2.37 Southern California Gas Co. per gallon beginning 1 April. per gallon, and the average cost of diesel was $3.73

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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With methanol fuel price at Chinese pumps around 3RMB/L (€0.42/L In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. From 0-100km/s takes 8.8 seconds and traveling 100km consumes roughly 9L (WLTP) of clean methanol.

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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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With charging infrastructure in the right places at the right time, zero-emission trucks will deliver cleaner air and save money in the long run. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg. If median prices were to drop to $5/kg, a total of 250,000 long-haul hydrogen trucks would require 22,000 refueling stations.

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