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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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“Electric cars will not save the climate. Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. As a reality check, current estimates for the number of ICE vehicles still on the road worldwide in 2050 range from a low of 1.25

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

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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. billion Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives will benefit priority populations. billion for clean trucks and buses, and off-road equipment.

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California and China expand partnership on climate change

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and China’s top climate official, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Xie Zhenhua, signed an agreement on climate change—the first between the NDRC and a subnational entity. The NDRC oversees China’s efforts to address climate change and much of the government’s economic strategy.

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Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market

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At the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Hyundai Motor will share the progress of the NorCAL ZERO Project. Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future. Climate change and on-going supply chain issues will accelerate the transition to clean energy sources.

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UN report finds nations must be more ambitious with national climate action plans to achieve Paris goal

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UN Climate Change published the Initial NDC Synthesis Report , showing nations must redouble efforts and submit stronger, more ambitious national climate action plans in 2021 if they’re to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise by 2 °C—ideally 1.5 °C—by C—by the end of the century.

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US rejects Keystone XL pipeline, citing combatting climate change as critical factor; Kerry: arguments pro and con “overstated”

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The proposed project raises a range of concerns about the impact on local communities, water supplies, and cultural heritage sites. The critical factor in my determination was this: moving forward with this project would significantly undermine our ability to continue leading the world in combatting climate change.

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US rejects Keystone XL pipeline, citing combatting climate change as critical factor; Kerry: arguments pro and con “overstated”

Green Car Congress

The proposed project raises a range of concerns about the impact on local communities, water supplies, and cultural heritage sites. The critical factor in my determination was this: moving forward with this project would significantly undermine our ability to continue leading the world in combatting climate change.