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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

Green Car Congress

This would require: Putting in place ambitious low-carbon policies now; Reinforcing positive behavioral changes caused by the pandemic; and. Gearing stimulus packages towards decarbonization. Transport planning that serves citizens considers their desired destinations and focuses on how well transport options connect them.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Five months ago.

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Research Suggests Renewables Could Generate 40% of Global Power by 2050

Green Car Congress

Renewable energy technologies could generate 40% of the world’s electricity by 2050, according to research presented at the International Scientific Congress “Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges & Decisions”. More specifically, Germany has more than doubled its share of renewable energy since 2000.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

“There is the technology, there is the market, but there is a bigger question than that: it’s also very much about connecting to the nation’s (electrical) grid and where the electricity comes from.&#. Early support from those who can afford them, as well as the federal government, will be necessary, he said.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

will lead a “smart charging” pilot project, connecting 200 cars to special charging stations that let utilities control the electrical demand at a given moment. Tang is working to make sure that does not happen by monitoring where electric cars are sold in Northern California. And later this year P.G.&E.

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The Solangelist’s Vision Shines Brighter

Creative Greenius

We’ve got big solar coming and big wind too, but those projects are not built yet and neither are the transmission lines to connect them to the grid. Seems like a perfect use for some stimulus money, don’t it? We cannot afford to wait for them and we don’t have to. I’m ready to start right now.

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Why we’re launching our EV Climate Loan during the COVID recession

EV Life

At EV Life, we connect people with opportunities to build a safer, more sustainable world, starting with electric cars. If we want to preserve clean air, reverse climate change, and build a safer, more sustainable world, we know one thing is true: Your next car needs to be electric.

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