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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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However, mounting concerns about climate change and reducing emissions are consistently among the top two motivators for electric vehicle adoption among global consumers in the US, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India and Southeast Asia.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. The whole world is one grid.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The “cash for volts&# approach was touted Monday by the Electrification Coalition, a 13-member group that sees electric plug-ins as the answer to a host of problems, from dependence on foreign oil to tailpipe emissions that some believe is contributing to global climate change.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $1.8M additional funding to further UCSD microgrid project; energy storage, EV charging and V2G services are components

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The objectives of the Renewable Energy Charging of Electric Vehicles are to: Document that electric vehicle (EV) emission levels below 130 gCO 2 e/mile can be achieved with renewable distributed energy resources as the charging source. Demonstrate that a DC-linked chargeport is more efficient than an AC-linked chargeport.

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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In the paper, the GM team broke down CO 2 and fuel consumption reduction potentials into several categories: The introduction of E-REVs and PHEVs to existing grids, displacing petroleum use; The influence of charging availability and consumer behavior on CO 2 reduction; Changes in power grid mix as well as vehicle stock; and.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

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The integration of EVs aligns with the global imperative to mitigate climate change and reduce the environmental footprint of urban transportation. Last-Mile Connectivity: Electric vehicles, particularly electric bikes and scooters, contribute to efficient last-mile connectivity within smart cities.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge. The potential impacts of PEVs on climate change are of particular concern. Detailed knowledge of the power grid is required to ensure that outages are avoided.

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