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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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They used the model and the data to estimate the life cycle air pollution, greenhouse gas, and traffic externality benefits and costs of serving rides based on Chicago TNC trip data from 2019 to 2022 with fully electric vehicles. The authors acknowledge funding from Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. 2c07030

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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A critical issue in decarbonization will also be the role of the electrical grid itself. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. With current technology, these new forms of power plants require a great deal of land along with adequate transmission lines. We need off-grid and on-grid solutions.

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Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

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For the next 10 years, modern batteries that are powering the 4 th industrial revolution represent the greatest prospect for reducing atmospheric pollution from many of our most energy intensive economic activities. The viability of battery-enabled applications is uncertain.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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"Our roads and electric grid, let alone consumers, just aren't ready as fast as the current administration wants," explained one respondent. That said, sales volumes haven't been great in general and quality control looks to have gone down across the board since 2019. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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Along with CO 2 emissions, road traffic also produces significant levels of particle pollution. The efficiency of the filtration system increases further when there is a higher level of particle pollution. SUSTAINEER: front module and underbody filters improve air quality in the city.

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