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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Study reveals hybrids could have up to 4.9X lifetime emissions vs BEVs

Teslarati

While hybrid vehicles tend to be grouped together with battery electric cars as options for clean, sustainable transportation, they could be up to 4.9 times dirtier than comparable battery electric vehicles that are charged using renewable sources. times more GHG emissions for HEV SUVs and 6.7 times (SUVs) more.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix. They are inherently variable, producing electricity only when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. The challenges posed by solar and wind generators are real.

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Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix. They are inherently variable, producing electricity only when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. The challenges posed by solar and wind generators are real.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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The new facility will capture more than 95% of CO 2 produced by generating hydrogen from the feedstock natural gas and store it safely back underground (i.e., Hydrogen-fueled electricity will offset the remaining five percent of emissions. blue hydrogen).

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