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US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids

Electric Cars Report

These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society, including $13 billion of annual public […] The post US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2023 report from the IEA shows that carbon emissions were reduced below what they might have been by renewables and EVs. The post Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

The Driven EV News

New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids. The post Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares appeared first on The Driven.

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China’s Electric Car Emissions Reductions Increasing Rapidly Over Time

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese EVs achieve greater emissions reductions over time due to improved efficiency and a greener power grid, states a study. While over 10% of Chinese car sales are now electric, the entire life cycle of EVs still generates carbon emissions.

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Lifecycle Emissions of Electric Cars vs. Gasoline

Green Energy Consumers

When we talk about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), we get a lot of questions about the lifetime greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of EVs vs internal combus t ion engine (ICE) cars. Electric cars don’t have tailpipe emissions when running on electricity, but battery manufacturing is an energy-intensive process.

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Electric Cars Help Cut UK Transportation Emissions By 11.2%

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of electric cars are rising in the UK, which has led to a drop in carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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Brussels Airport Adding 700 Level 2 Chargers In Quest For Zero Emissions Operations

CleanTechnica EVs

Brussels airport is adding 700 low power EV chargers for travelers who drive electric cars to use while they are away. The post Brussels Airport Adding 700 Level 2 Chargers In Quest For Zero Emissions Operations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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