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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. Based on Jerry’s research, an EV-friendly state like Vermont has 10 times the charging infrastructure of states on the bottom of the list like Louisiana, Kentucky and Alaska. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. California.

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Tesla Model 3 price cuts puts new car cheaper than some used Model 3s

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 price cuts have put the cost of a new base Tesla Model 3 lower than that of some used Tesla Model 3s in some cities. The recent price cuts enable buyers to purchase a base Model 3 for $43,990, and with the EV tax credit, that price is further reduced. due to the recent price cuts.

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Low oil prices hurting some US shale operations; slumping oil prices putting pressure on drillers

Green Car Congress

For example, the pricey Tuscaloosa shale in Louisiana breaks even at about $92 per barrel. But that also reflects the high costs of starting up a nascent shale region. Another factor that could insulate US oil production is that companies also factor in sunk costs. But that may not be as important of a metric as it appears.

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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

Green Car Congress

has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study of a possible long-term CO 2 pipeline project which would connect proposed gasification plants in the Midwest to Denbury’s existing CO 2 pipeline infrastructure in Mississippi or Louisiana. billion, based on the cost of other pipelines recently built or under construction.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Green Car Congress

If a cap-and-trade program includes offsets, regulated entities have the opportunity to purchase the “emission credits” generated by carbon offset projects to help them meet their compliance obligations. A regulated entity may consider purchasing offsets if the offsets are less expensive than making direct, onsite emission reductions.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

As oil prices decreased in the 1990s, the consumer acceptance of hydrous ethanol fueled cars greatly decreased and purchases of gasoline fueled automobiles returned to previous levels. The production and consumption of hydrous ethanol fuel followed an expected pattern. Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2): Earlier GCC post.] Resources.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert.