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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price. The standard version with only 220 miles of range was a long way off for someone who wanted his own electric car to start 2017. I signed up to reserve one.

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Audi introduces longer range and AWD quattro versions of Q4 e-tron compact electric SUV

Green Car Congress

At up to 534 kilometers (332 miles) (WLTP), the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron offers the most range out of all of Audi’s electric models. The new all-wheel-drive model offers a range of up to 490 kilometers (304 miles) (WLTP), making it perfectly suitable for everyday use as well. Both are available to order now. Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro.

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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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It will allow us to meet the expectations of our customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change. The C40 Recharge propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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SANY developing hydrogen fuel cell construction vehicles

Green Car Congress

A set of hydrogen cylinders with a combined capacity of 1,680 L ensures a driving distance of more than 500 kilometers (311 miles). With a high-torque drive motor and an AMT gearbox, the high-power fuel cell stack features an energy conversion rate of more than 50%.

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GM announces the Chevy Silverado EV: 400 miles of range with Ultium battery tech

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General Motors announced earlier today that it will build an all-new EV under its Chevrolet brand by electrifying the Silverado pickup, a highly-dedicated and popular model that has been a top choice of GM truck buyers for years. GM will build the pickup at its Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.

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Ford, GM & four other OEMs commit to phase out gas car production by 2040

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miles per gallon and it is driven ~11,500 miles per year. Some OEMs have committed to ending fossil fuel vehicle production at the COP26 summit, taking a proactive approach toward mitigating climate change. The COP26 Summit in Glasgow, Scotlands, is the latest round of climate talks between countries around the globe.

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