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OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

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This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 In OECD countries, around half the cost is from road transport, according to the report, with diesel vehicles producing the most harmful emissions. The report calculates the cost to society across the OECD’s 34 members at about US$1.7

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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We are certainly in revolutionary times, but it is clear that power generation sources will not become fully renewable and transport will not become fully electric for several decades, if ever. Finally, it must be acknowledged that, in practice, people select their choice of powertrain based on numerous factors, including cost.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Clean Fleet Report

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, governments and utility companies are actively encouraging their adoption by offering a range of incentives. We will also discuss the advantages of transitioning to electric vehicles and how these incentives can make the switch more affordable.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

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The Biden Administration dropped a new rule limiting tailpipe emissions from passenger vehicles yesterday, and you know what that means. But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. Yes, it's lying season! I want to focus on one particular egregious lie. It very much is not.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways. Most charging of EVs happens at home and/or at work and the price for electricity is much less than that of gasoline.