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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

Green Car Congress

The greatest challenge is the same as that which is plaguing the adoption of fuel cells in the automotive market—the buildout of low-cost green hydrogen infrastructure. Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

With the pandemic, with climate change issues coming to the forefront, with a change in Administration, there’s just incredible interest in EVs right now.” The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV.

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EV sales in India at 3.4m, Maharashtra tops in 2Ws, PVs and buses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

million or 54.75% comprise electric scooters and motorcycles. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness of the need for eco-friendly mobility amidst the damaging effects of climate change which has also impacted India is helping the cause of EVs. Of the total EV population of 3.40 Then there are 1.36

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable.

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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

Teslarati

When clean energy is available, carbon sequestration and desalination will be cheaper, climate change and water shortages will be solved, and when fossil fuels are out of the picture, the skies will be cleaner, the world will be quieter, the air will be fresher, and the future will be brighter. .

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

Green Car Congress

However, CNG conversion was apparently detrimental from a climate change perspective, as CH 4 emissions increased. As the greenhouse gas impacts (costs or benefits) are much smaller than the health benefits, the conversion of petroleum vehicles to CNG can be justified on the basis of local air pollution benefits alone, they concluded.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. The eight projects are: Electric Vehicle manufacturing. $1 Earlier post.)