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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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The AI also went rogue at the press event , telling the crowd truths about climate change before temporarily “disabling” the “Toyota representative” on stage giving the presentation. Toyota’s lies about EVs are damaging to the environment, and it should knock it off with them.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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There are plenty of reasons why electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of motoring both in the UK and around the world. Faced with the rising threat of climate change, one of the government’s first major steps to combat dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the country was introduce the Congestion Charge.

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Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

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The study by Nadine Unger, Drew Shindell and James Wang will appear in an upcoming issue of the journal Atmospheric Environment. The study applied the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) model for Physical Understanding of Composition-Climate INteractions and Impacts (G-PUCCINI). Environ. , Unger et al. Unger et al.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation. So, I think it would be a better option to be a part of an organization that focuses on electric vehicles. #2 2 What are electric vehicles and what are their classifications? A Hybrid Electric Vehicle does not feature an external charger.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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LNG as fuel eliminates SO x emissions, significantly reduces NO x and particulate matter, and also reduces GHG emissions—although not to the levels that would be required for addressing climate change. Ship electrification holds significant promise for more efficient use of energy.