Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2022

According to Albertson, rude drivers tend to roll coal on him or swerve into his lane, something that simply does not happen when he is driving his other cars, like a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. A 22-year old man told The Guardian that while his Tesla has been one of the best things he’s purchased, he does experience road rage a lot. “I

Tesla 98

Tesla Iowa Pennsylvania Oregon 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Coal still supplies more power in the US than anything else, with natural gas next. However, building more coal and gas power plants to make miles for transport is counter-productive if the game plan is to reduce carbon output. It is generous to say that an acre of Iowa can provide 12,500 miles per year at a cost of 10 cents each.

Solar 150

Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

Cars That Think

JANUARY 7, 2023

economy away from dependence on fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and natural gas to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035. For example, Iowa is one of the best states for wind power farms. In 2021, Iowa generated over 55 percent of its electricity from wind power, a larger share than any other state.

Grid 105

Grid Iowa Wind Miles 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Cap-and-trade was first tried on a significant scale twenty years ago under the first Bush administration as a way to address the problem of airborne sulfur dioxide pollution–widely known as acid rain–from coal-burning power plants in the eastern United States. Coverage: In 2012–50% of emissions. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions.

Gas 244

Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244