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Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

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This post examines the recent changes in the costs of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. The expectation was that the cost of electricity had recently increased much less than the costs of gasoline and diesel. The reason is that, in the United States, oil is used to generate less than 1% of electricity.

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Rhodium Group estimates US GHG emissions rose 1.3% in 2022

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Despite efforts to continue stimulating the US economy in the wake of the pandemic, high inflation put a damper on economic growth, which was exacerbated by a spike in oil prices as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Consequently, the US economy grew 1.9% in 2022, down from a 5.7% GDP increase in 2021.

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Ironic Today Show segment explains tips for gas mileage while anchor sits in electric vehicle

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However, the piece had one massive mistake: the tips were demonstrated from the cabin of a Ford Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric vehicle that requires no gasoline to travel. The only problem is NBC showed these tips on an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. 4/gallon) was unlikely to have happened without Russian action.”

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Heat Pumps Go North

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But the reductions depend on what kind of heating system is being replaced, how well the home is sealed up and insulated, and whether the home’s electricity comes from renewable sources. So they found that emissions reductions are highest when replacing a fuel oil heating system. But with heat pumps, they’re powered by electricity.

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Researcher Describes Conceptual Cold Fusion Battery, or Small Power Unit

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Once further optimized and energy conversion elements, such as thermoelectric converters, are added, the cell could produce electricity. It looks like it will have to be a thermal conversion—that makes it not quite as easy as if I could get a direct conversion to electricity. Tadahiko Mizuno, Ph.D.,

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