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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

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That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. Packetized energy management (PEM) allows the power grid to flexibly handle a varying supply of renewable energy.

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Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure

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This has accelerated the wear and tear on boilers, turbines, and pipes in Cuba’s power plants, shortening their lifespans and causing frequent and costly outages. Cuba has secured a substantial amount of oil from Venezuela since 2000 through a favorable agreement.