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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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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

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Honda believes the Prologue hits the “sweet spot” of the electric SUV market at the right price. After kicking off production of its first global electric SUV in February, the Honda Prologue began hitting US dealerships in March. The 2024 Honda Prologue is available in five variants, starting at $47,400.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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Global EV leader BYD launched a new version of its Seal electric sedan Monday, with starting prices around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). The Seal Honor Edition is BYD’s latest lower-priced EV to roll out, fueling its “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 starts at 245,900 yuan ($34,100).

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Rice study finds using natural gas for electricity and heating, not transportation, more effective in reducing GHGs

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Rice University researchers have determined a more effective way to use natural gas to reduce climate-warming emissions would be in the replacement of existing coal-fired power plants and fuel-oil furnaces rather than burning it in cars and buses. However, residential uses and exports of natural gas were not considered in those comparisons.

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EPIC: state-level renewable electricity mandates increase electricity prices up to 17% over 12 years; cost more expensive than benefit

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RPS programs, which require that a certain percentage of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources, currently cover 64 percent of the electricity sold in the United States. In contrast, the global experiences from carbon markets and taxes make clear that much less expensive ways to reduce CO 2 are available right now.

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Genscape reports January US coal-fired power generation up 8.9% above January 2012 levels; higher demand with cold-snap, higher gas prices, lower nuclear

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This increase to 140,080 GWH resulted from higher demand for electricity, higher gas prices, and lower levels of generation from nuclear plants and renewable technologies. Both coal and gas-fired generation supplied the additional power needed for this increased demand with gas increasing its output by 1.7%

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U Toronto and Fujitsu team use quantum-inspired computing to discover improved catalyst for hydrogen production

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Scaling up the production of what we call green hydrogen is a priority for researchers around the world because it offers a carbon-free way to store electricity from any source. Nearly all commercial hydrogen is produced from natural gas. —Ted Sargent, senior author.

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