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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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The research found: GHG of a currently available BEV model and PHEV model are roughly the same in on-road performance when factoring in pollutants created by electricity production for the average US energy grid used to charge batteries. The PHEV is much less expensive to buy and own, compared to the BEV.

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Energy 2030 outlines steps to double US energy productivity by 2030; spend $166B a year to net savings of $327B

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Educate and engage consumers, workers, business executives, and government leaders on ways to drive energy productivity gains. Use energy efficiency as an emissions reduction strategy in environmental regulations.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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He added that the energy from wind, solar, and hydroelectric plants should be stored in batteries so the electricity generated from them during off-peak hours isn’t wasted but integrated into energy grids. He also said low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen fuel should be considered as part of the renewable energy mix.

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SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet

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SoCal Edison is expected to continue to add EVs to its fleet as it rolls out more than 41,000 EV charging stations and works to modernize the states energy grid , supporting not just the energy needs of its own citizens, but those of Arizona, Oregon, and Washington all states that draw power from California as well.

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How EVs Charge Your Sustainability Strategy

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And while the energy grid is slowly becoming more “clean” as suppliers switch to renewable sources, business owners can also make a difference. However, emissions are about more than just the tailpipe.

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Tesla partners with Sunrun on its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility

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Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric utilities, as Tesla Powerwall owners have done in VPPs in California, Australia, and a few other markets, Tesla Electric is actively and automatically buying and selling electricity for Tesla Powerwall owners – providing a buffer against peak prices.

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Smart Charging Electric Vehicles and the Flexibility Market

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Implementing USEF enables large-scale deployment of smart energy grids. At its most basic level, consumer power flexibility is giving individuals more options about whether and when to use energy. In that case, penalties for overtaxing the grid may be levied.

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