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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

Green Car Congress

The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. As part of the electric offensive, Mercedes-Benz Cars counts on local emission-free vehicles.

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Obama orders GHG cuts for Federal Agencies; 50% of all new agency vehicles to be ZEV or PHEV by 2025

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President Obama today signed a wide-ranging executive order mandating cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for Federal agencies. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Slashing gas storage facilities. No new nuclear power plants operational. Additional fees and charges added to electricity prices. Rush to implement Green Power. On a good or windy day these produce around 20% of the UK electricity needs. Plus, most of the heating in homes and offices is gas.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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Just over 85% of mined oil shale was used to produce electricity and heat generation; the rest was turned into shale oil, retort gas and other valuable chemicals. Waste heat is used to generate electricity, making Enefit shale oil plants net producers of electricity. of global and 17% of European reserves. million (US$12.8

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

This includes all of the resources used in manufacturing the vehicle, the battery, and powering the vehicle. In addition, electricity in the U.S. EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. Plus, if you are able to charge at home, it’s really convenient.

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What does 2023 have in store for electric vehicles?

Blink Charging

It’s the perfect time to look into the future and see what the coming year has in store for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. . Electric SUVs. While coupes have ruled the EV landscape so far with a few trucks and sports cars thrown in, 2023 is gearing up to be the year of the electric SUV. .

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver. Why Driivz for Smart EV Charging and Smart Energy Management? What is EV Smart Charging?