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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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The increases occurred only in Alaska (from 11% to 13%) and Oregon (from 2% to 3%). The results indicate that the percentage of electricity generated from coal decreased (or stayed at 0) from 2018 to 2020 in 49 states. For the United States overall, the use of coal to generate electricity decreased from 28% to 19%. from coal. West Virginia.

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EIA: Almost all US renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there

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Oregon was the only other state where renewable diesel was consumed in 2021, but it accounted for less than 1% of the US total. Oregon requires petroleum diesel fuel sold in the state to be blended with either biodiesel or renewable diesel. Other states have various biodiesel laws and incentives.

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DOE announces 15 Phase 1 semifinalists of Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize

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Oregon State University – Espiku. University of Wyoming – Bruce Parkinson’s Team. University of Wyoming – Team Goldilocks. The Phase 1 semifinalists are: Boston University – Pober-Strauss. George Washington University – Ellexco. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Lithium from Home. Rice University – LiSED.

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

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From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population.

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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Accordingly, the top 10 states with the highest overall EV adoption rates—California, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Massachusetts—have continued to see EV adoption rates grow steadily, climbing year-over-year through the first half of 2023.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

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Renewable diesel has some of the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction scores among existing fuel pathways in programs such as the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, and the Washington State Clean Fuels Program.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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Pennsylvania. 25,386,631. Puerto Rico. Rhode Island. South Carolina. 10,360,855. South Dakota. 13,074,884. 60,356,706. 15,745,244. Washington. 10,489,110. West Virginia. 11,642,061. 3,963,841.