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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

Inflation is also translating into higher prices for investments, commodities, and particularly transportation. Many are turning to alternative transportation methods, such as biking and walking, in order to save money. Let's build a scenario Let's say you want to purchase a 2023 Chevy Bolt in Texas.

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Steradian’s 4D Imaging Radar Aims to Make Self-Driving Cars Smarter

Cars That Think

In a market comparison, Sivadas says, Steradian’s transceiver had the highest output power and the lowest noise with the least amount of distortion. The radar system, which operates in the 76- to 81-gigahertz frequency band, can be used in intelligent transportation infrastructure in addition to self-driving cars, he says. “The

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State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

Green Car Congress

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The proposed Project would also be capable of transporting US crude oil to those delivery points. Source: FEIS, Appendix V.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

Cars That Think

As we increasingly electrify our homes, transportation, and factories, utility companies’ choices about transmission will have huge consequences for the nation’s economy and well-being. The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. The result of these generations-old alliances is a U.S.

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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Comparison of proposed Keystone XL route to previously proposed project segment. The pipeline would primarily transport crude oil from the WCSB and Bakken regions. The majority of the WCSB oil is considered a heavy crude oil, while Bakken crude is considered a light crude oil. Source: Draft SEIS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Argonne analysis shows greenhouse gas emissions similar for shale, conventional oil

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The research, conducted by Argonne researchers in collaboration with Stanford University and the University of California, Davis, analyzed the Eagle Ford shale formation in Texas and the Bakken play mainly in North Dakota. Light crude oil trapped in rock, such as shale, is called tight oil. 2015.07.004.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

Green Car Congress

This is nearly double the number of units manufactured in 2011, with increases in both the stationary and transportation sectors. Costs continued to decline, especially for light duty vehicle applications; the cost per kilowatt (kW) for high volume production of transportation fuel cells moved closer to DOE’s target of $30 per kW.

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