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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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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. The Ford F-150 Lightning is between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds heavier than the non-electric version.

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From Cradle To Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Gas Vehicles

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Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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Electric Day Cruiser To Be Launched In December By Blue Innovation Group

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With all the bickering and arguing on social media about electric vehicles vs. gas and diesel-powered internal combustion engine cars, trucks, and SUVs, a person might get the idea that electrification of transportation is only for vehicles with wheels.

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

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For the transportation sector, electrification means replacing fossil fuels with electricity as the means of powering light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and buses. The primary goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, ultimately, contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change on the planet.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

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When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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Volkswagen Group continues to push with CNG

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In parallel with the advancing electrification of its fleet, Volkswagen Group and its brands continue to rely on CNG (compressed natural gas) as an alternative drive technology for decarbonizing road transport; Volkswagen Group[ has revised and expanded its product range again with this in mind. With the SEAT Arona 1.0

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. Transportation. in emissions from on-road vehicles.