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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

Green Car Congress

New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. Click to enlarge.

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Is Exponential EV Adoption in the U.S. an Expensive Headache for Utilities or an Opportunity for New Revenue?

Driivz

This is great news for the environment, but the US needs the infrastructure in place to keep all those EVs charged. Countries like the Netherlands and Norway are front-runners for EV adoption in Europe. In Norway , that number exceeded 90%. EV adoption in the US passed the tipping point for mass adoption a while ago.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

This initiative is taking place in an environment where everyday citizens want to travel without causing emissions and are increasingly aware of the value of renewables and energy security. “We On the day I visited Berg, two of his cars were headed as far as the Swiss Alps, and one was going to Norway. We Drive Solar.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Municipality and neighborhood zoning may regulate the size and scope of charging station operation based on physical size, business operation and other factors. Recharge – Largest Charge Point Operator (CPO) in Norway, Sweden and Finland Challenge : Needed a robust solution with a path to operational excellence and scalability.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Norway has the highest per capita number of EVs, which represented. Therefore, an EV operated in Shandong imposes a much bigger environmental burden than that same EV would in Yunnan or Norway. Promoting mixed-use neighborhoods—areas that put work and residence in proximity—would allow more bicycling and walking.