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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

If you’re curious why there are so many mysteriously sized vehicles carrying ludicrously high price tags these days, it’s a combination of bad regulations and old-fashioned corporate greed. While it depends on where you’re living, EV sales are slowing down and many electrical grids.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

Transitioning from Time-Based to kWh Pricing At the beginning of the EV industry, charging fees were based on time, where EV owners paid for the duration of their charging sessions. With the rise of EVs, there’s a shift toward kWh-based pricing , which aligns more closely with the conventional model of gasoline refueling.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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The plan also calls for accelerating the permitting for renewable power generation on public lands and upgrading the grid. In addition, the President has directed his Administration to purchase cleaner alternatives to HFCs whenever feasible and transition over time to equipment that uses safer and more sustainable alternatives.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

For example, by 2025, 50% of FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases will be electric, rising to 100% of all purchases by 2030. The sales process will lock in “transparent and set pricing models”—and technically makes its EVs available online. – March 5, via FedEx press release. – March 8, via Green Car Reports.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels.