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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

“Electric cars will not save the climate. There are two major reasons for this: first, EVs are not going to reach the numbers required by 2050 to hit their needed contribution to net zero goals , and even if they did, a host of other personal, social and economic activities must be modified to reach the total net zero mark.

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Jaguar Land Rover EVs will ferry world leaders at UN climate summit – even with a snag [Update]

Electrek

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EGEB: Jaguar Land Rover EVs will ferry world leaders at crucial UN climate summit

Electrek

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

Green Car Congress

According to the report, a four-hour private flight emits as much as the average person does in a year. And yet, super-rich super polluters are flying around like there’s no climate crisis. T&E points out however, that private jet owners, who have an average wealth of €1.3 One operator reported an 11.3%

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Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

Green Car Congress

It will be much harder and more expensive for Australia to do its fair share on climate change without a carbon pricing scheme, according to the final report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review – Update 2011, Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) —Professor Garnaut.

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EGEB: 3 countries to watch for big decisions at the Leaders Summit on Climate

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate kicks off today. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

Green Car Congress

A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country. Chang & Jessika E.

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