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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Green Car Congress

. … Given the current barriers to increasing ethanol-based biofuels (blend wall, slow growth in cellulosic biofuel production, regulatory uncertainty surrounding the RFS), transportation electrification seemingly offers a more immediate opportunity to displace gasoline. —Meier et al. They based their low electrification scenario (0.3%

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The 80-20 Rule

Plug In Partners

Take care of that 20% with a small, efficient gasoline engine that runs at its optimum speed. This post from Climate Progress deals very nicely with a lot of them. The reduction in emissions results from electric operation being much more efficient than gasoline operation. And the remaining 20% are longer trips. 2) The U.S.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? Power and Associates 2004 report ].

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