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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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is evaluating legislation to mandate bidirectional V2G charging capabilities for all EVs and EV charging equipment sold in the state after January 1, 2027. While the impact of a handful of EVs is negligible, consider the positive climate impact if millions of mobile batteries were on tap to help replace fossil fuel-based electricity.

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German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045

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An old gas station converted into Tesla Supercharger The main lobby group of the German automobile industry has recommended that all fossil fuel sales should be ended in Germany by 2045, but it’s still advocating for less-efficient e-fuels over rapid electrification.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Faith leaders connect Earth Day with protecting the human race, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. And the automotive industry too is doing its bit to ensure green motoring. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. The same pressure is on all the OEMs.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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In the automotive industry alone a ban would endanger 436,000 jobs, while up to 130,000 jobs at small and medium-sized companies would be at risk. The study was commissioned by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Such a ban would also impact a total of 13% (amounting to around €48 billion) of gross value added.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

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According to data released by BloombergNEF, Europe now accounts for 34% of global electric vehicle sales and is the second largest worldwide market after China. million electric vehicles will be sold in Europe in 2021, up 66% year-over-year, accounting for 19% of all new vehicle sales and only 3.6%

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards.

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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All parties with an interest in the issue are advised to rethink their priorities accordingly,” he finishes. Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climate protection. Diagram below.]

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