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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

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But diesel-powered buses are not safe for kids’ developing lungs, which are particularly vulnerable to harmful air pollution. Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. Zero Carbon Emissions.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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EVS: How They Are Helping Us In developed countries like the US, transportation is the main cause of climate pollution. Not only do vehicle and truck emissions harm the environment, but they also harm human health. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma.

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Vote YES on Prop 30!

Plug in America

30 will impose a small 1.75% personal income tax increase on only the wealthiest Californians (those making more than $2 million per year). Efficient and inexpensive electric vehicles are crucial to California’s goals to address climate change and reduce air pollution. A vote for Proposition 30 is a vote for clean air in California.

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

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Californians have purchased or leased more than 100,000 ZEVs. The 8 ZEV states are working together to develop incentives to encourage consumers and businesses to purchase ZEVs, as well as collaborating to streamline codes and regulations dealing with recharging and refueling infrastructure.

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Ryder San Francisco fueling facility offers 100% renewable diesel

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Cities must work with the private sector to reduce carbon pollution by transforming the energy we use to move people and goods. —Debbie Raphael, Director of San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. This mobile service is now available through Ryder both in the US and Canada.