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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

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The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045. Fuels: the energy source used to power vehicles and the facilities that produce them.

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A shift to EVs and clean power could save almost 90,000 American lives by 2050: study

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A report from the American Lung Association has suggested that if the United States were to eliminate gas-guzzling vehicles from its car lots by 2035 and replace them with zero-emissions vehicles, the nation could see a decrease of 89,300 premature deaths by 2050. These include a reduction of 2.2 million asthma attacks, 10.7

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MEDIA RELEASE: Plug’n Drive Appoints Tracy Walden as Vice President of Communications

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March 20, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Canada, proudly announces the appointment of Ottawa-based Tracy Walden to the newly-created role of Vice President of Communications.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. Accelerate development and deployment of new transportation system technologies to diversify fuel sources, increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

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Study concludes no one strategy sufficient for targeted GHG reduction from LDVs; positive combinatorial effects

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United States light duty vehicle use, greenhouse gas emissions and selected characteristics of density and roadway extent. To be able to balance instantaneously demand and supply, a fleet of power plants using different fuels is operating at any given time. Credit: ACS, Mashayekh et al. Click to enlarge. —Mashayekh et al.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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The electric vehicle industry is growing at a high pace these days. Are you planning a job in electric vehicle industry? Then this Electric Vehicle Interview Questions and Answers will definitely help you out. There are different types of firms working in the electric vehicle domain.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

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Introduction In the era of rapid urbanization and sustainable development, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) plays a pivotal role in shaping smart cities. The integration of EVs aligns with the global imperative to mitigate climate change and reduce the environmental footprint of urban transportation.