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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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Green Wheels, Thrifty Deals: Navigating the Used Electric Vehicle Market with Green Wave and EcoAuto

Green Energy Consumers

Green Wave Electric Vehicles and EcoAuto stand out as trailblazers in this shift towards a greener future: both dealerships are unique in that they only sell used EVs.

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BorgWarner on track for ~$3.7B of electric vehicle revenue by 2025

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billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025. The company now expects its 2022 electric vehicle revenue to grow to approximately $850 million—more than double what it was in 2021. Target markets include depots for electric buses and trucks, with a focus on the North American market.

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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

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FedEx Express Canada welcomed its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles at an event in Toronto. BrightDrop Zevo 600 in Toronto This initial fleet of 50 electric vehicles (EVs) will service Toronto, Montreal, and Surrey. BrightDrop is manufacturing the Zevo 600s at GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario.

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Green Wheels, Bright Skies: NREL Analysis Unveils the Connection Between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics

CleanTechnica EVs

People who own electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to go a step further and add solar panels to their. continued] The post Green Wheels, Bright Skies: NREL Analysis Unveils the Connection Between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford launches zero-carbon electric vehicle home charging initiative in California

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Ford is launching a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in electric vehicle owners in California to opt into carbon-neutral charging at home, reducing their carbon footprint from energy used to power their vehicles. Owners of eligible plug-in electric vehicles opt into the program through the FordPass app.

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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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Active parts (rotor and stator) of 800-volt technology for electric vehicles The standout features of the 800-volt variant of the Bosch electric motor now going into volume production are 830 N·m torque and 460 kW output. The next generation of the electric motor will feature oil cooling.

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