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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

Plugs and Cars

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. We chose the solar-powered Park n Ride just off 80. Because plug-in cars actually get cleaner over time.

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What V2G Tells Us About EVs and the Grid

Cars That Think

As the number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads explodes, electric utilities are grappling with increasing demand while simultaneously having to stabilize their grids where more intermittent renewable-energy sources like wind and solar are coming online.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern. The Ukraine war is playing havoc with energy pricing and market stability.

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Hyundai and Kia invest in WeaveGrid to power smarter EV charging

Baua Electric

WeaveGrids software is designed to help solve that problem, making EV charging more efficient while supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system. Read more: GM is using AI to find ideal spots for EV charging stations To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

Baua Electric

As for the automakers, just last month, ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, headed by de Meo, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future , with de Meo adding that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation.” “We FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here.

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

Drive Electric NZ

While the manufacturing of ICEVs has seemingly stalled in reducing carbon emissions, EVs have a cleaner and ever-improving future ahead. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% Vehicle body and other car parts. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. Also EV’s have another advantage, as the grid gets cleaner your EV will emit less and less emissions.

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