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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). fires per 100,000 sales.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales.

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California Air Resources Board adds Google Earth maps to show major sources of greenhouse gases

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) introduced a new mapping tool locating the the major sources of greenhouse gases in the state. The Google Earth module features a graphic representation of the relative size of each facility’s annual greenhouse gas emissions in relation to others throughout the state.

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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Sankey diagrams can be used to frame important discussions around energy and material resources, use and disposition. Some water resources also flow up to energy resources (petroleum, biomass, natural gas, and coal). coal, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear) into electricity.

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Plug’n Drive launches online tool to help Canadian drivers find their electric vehicle match

Plug N Drive

This interactive website is the first of its kind in Canada that allows users to compare gas and electric cars and, based on their driving habits and budget, find the electric vehicle (EV) model that works best for their lifestyle. The “Find Your EV Match” tool is an extension of Plug’n Drive’s existing resources.

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CARB cracks down on Low Carbon Fuel Standard violators; $785K in penalties for three companies

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Three energy companies have agreed to fines totaling $785,000 following investigations by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). All producers are required to accurately report the types of fuel produced for sale in California and transactions for sale of that fuel.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. this 2023 model year, not to mention the continued production and sales of 32 previous EV models, there has never been a better time to make the switch from your internal combustion gas guzzler to something greener.

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