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CMU county-level study shows plug-ins have larger or smaller lifecycle GHG than gasoline ICE depending on regional factors

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A US-wide county-level study comparing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from several light-duty passenger gasoline and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has found that PEVs can have larger or smaller carbon footprints than gasoline vehicles depending on regional factors and the specific vehicle models being compared. Yuksel et al.

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Two Studies on Regional Options for Reducing GHG Highlight Need for Reduction in Travel Intensity

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Projected GHG emissions in Minnesota with different reduction wedges and wedge portfolios, in million metric tons of CO 2 equivalent. The uppermost line in each graph represents emissions under the business as usual (BAU) scenario. Olabisi et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. Earlier version of study, earlier post.). Olabisi et al.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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Due largely to possessing the ability to self-regulate, California is known for having some of the strictest emission rules in the country. market by forcing automakers to comply with regions adhering to more stringent emission rules and state-backed vehicle bans. percent of U.S. vehicles sold in 2022 that were EVs.