Human Cost of Climate Change
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 26, 2019
Polar bears aside, what is the human cost of climate change? Do you ever think about how climate change will affect you and me?
Are electric cars tackling climate change?
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 28, 2022
EIP's Kate Munro discusses how the current cost-of living crisis coupled with a desire to tackle climate change, has encouraged consumers to buy and use electric cars. The post Are electric cars tackling climate change? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
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Communities & Governments Striving to Combat Climate Change in Australia
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 3, 2024
Not only can individuals fight climate change by their actions, so can communities, councils, and states. One such community is the semi-rural town of Dayboro situated about one hour north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Here in the idyllic surroundings (and busy coffee shops), we met with Brian Porter to.
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UN report highlights urgent need to tackle impact of EV battery production boom
Green Car Congress
JULY 4, 2020
Demand for raw materials used in the production of electric car batteries is set to soar, prompting the UN trade body, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), to call for the social and environmental impacts of the extraction of raw materials, which include human rights abuses, to be addressed urgently.
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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea
Cars That Think
JANUARY 28, 2023
“Electric cars will not save the climate. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless. Behavioral change is hard How willing are people to break their car dependency and other energy-related behaviors to address climate change?
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Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2021
The company’s electrification and emissions reduction efforts support the aims of the UN Paris Agreement on climate change and global progress toward carbon neutrality by 2050. The company introduced the world’s first mass-market electric car, the Nissan LEAF, and has sold more than 500,000 of the zero-emission vehicle to date.
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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2021
Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years. By 2025, Volvo Cars aims for 50% of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. —Henrik Green, chief technology officer.
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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2020
The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.].
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Electric cars to be prioritized in South Australian fleets
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The roundtable, which includes state leaders from Victoria, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory as well as city representatives from Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin, also agreed to coordinate the planning and construction of electric vehicle infrastructure and the standardization of incentives.
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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2019
A 20% increase in UK-generated electricity would be required to charge the current 252.5 billion miles to be driven by UK cars. Last month, the Committee on Climate Change published a report— Net Zero: The UK’s Contribution to Stopping Global Warming —which concluded that “net zero is necessary, feasible and cost effective.”
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Queensland’s Ambitious Actions to Tackle Climate Change
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 3, 2021
RenewEconomy’s live feed indicates that as of 12 noon, the state is living up to its nickname, with 30% of its electricity coming from the sun. The Sunshine State has set some ambitious targets in its efforts to go renewable. The state government target is 50% by 2030. Still in the pipeline are wind farms […].
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SoCalGas to test technology that separates hydrogen from natural gas when the two are blended in pipelines
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2020
With clean hydrogen gaining recognition worldwide as a carbon-free fuel capable of making a significant contribution to addressing climate change, Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) will field test a new technology that can simultaneously separate and compress hydrogen from a blend of hydrogen and natural gas.
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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The investments are part of California’s comprehensive strategy for improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, the state’s largest source of air pollution and climate-changing gases. The 2022 state budget expands these efforts by $6.1 billion—in addition to an existing multi-year $3.9
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Driving Volkswagen ID.4 Across Europe in Midst of Scorching Climate Change
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 2, 2021
There is this general rule that after reaching the midpoint of doing something, the other half normally goes faster — be it going to work, with the journey back always quicker; or driving to your in-laws, when the return miraculously gets shorter. That is not the case for the two EV adventurers from WysokieNapiecie.pl, who […].
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Philippine president thanks Tesla for accelerating the country’s EV sector
Teslarati
JANUARY 20, 2025
He also stated that Teslas arrival in the Philippines was a significant step in the fight against climate change. “While it is true that electric vehicles are currently seen as premium products, Teslas entry into the Philippine (market) signals much more than high-tech cars on the road.
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Capitol Hill Democrats declare "climate emergency"
Green Car Reports
JULY 11, 2019
Many Americans consider climate change a global emergency that's worth pulling out all the stops to address—especially by buying and driving electric cars. A bicameral group of Democrats on Capitol Hill introduced a resolution on Tuesday to declare climate change a national.
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BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2020
The average car stays on the road for over eight years; meaning that even if the whole world switched to buying 100% electric cars tomorrow, it would still take almost a decade for today’s internal combustion engines to be off the road. Clearly we aren’t switching to 100% electric vehicles tomorrow, so that’s not fast enough.
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Improved EV Credits Makes the Switch Even Easier for US Drivers
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 13, 2024
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change we need to switch from gasoline and diesel to electric vehicles powered by clean electricity as soon as possible. While driving an electric vehicle (EV) can save drivers on fuel and maintenance, the upfront cost of electric cars and trucks can be.
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Kleanbus reveals modular platform capable of repowering any bus from diesel to electric
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Expert bus repower company Kleanbus today revealed first images of its advanced modular platform technology, which can turn any bus, whether single or double decker, from ICE to fully electric quickly and cost-effectively.
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It’s official: Electric cars last 18 years on average, matching a typical petrol or diesel for longevity
EV Central
JANUARY 27, 2025
A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. And surprise, surprise, global leader Tesla is the EV brand leading the way. Nissan Leaf.
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New EV Raffle: Win Luxury Lucid with 500-mile battery. Tickets Support Fight Against Climate Change.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 17, 2023
This week the Chesapeake Climate How would you like to drive a luxury Lucid sedan with a 500-mile battery? Or a brand new Rivian truck or SUV – with $10,000 worth of free charging? Or maybe a classic Tesla Model X Plaid with all the bells and whistles – and free charging? Now is your chance.
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Toyota unveil plans for solid-state EV with 1,000 km on single charge
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 13, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation announced its plans to develop an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious strategy for battery electric vehicles, in response to growing criticism of Japan’s leading automaker’s efforts to combat climate change.
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Car Dealers Are The Biggest Barrier To The Electric Car Revolution In The US
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
An electric car is different from a conventional car, which is a problem for American car dealers who fear a loss of business. The post Car Dealers Are The Biggest Barrier To The Electric Car Revolution In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Volvo Australia To Sell Only Electric Cars By 2026
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 5, 2022
Many global car manufacturing brands have made the commitment to switch to electric vehicles by 2030. This commitment to zero emissions by 2030 highlights the eagerness of car manufacturing brands to do their part in fighting climate change. But in a […].
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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy
Creative Greenius
APRIL 25, 2021
I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car. Installing the 5.2
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Electric Cars: The Future of Sustainable Transportation
Baua Electric
MAY 1, 2023
Electric cars, also known as electric vehicles (EVs), have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their efficiency, low operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions. With the world’s focus shifting towards sustainable energy, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution for the future of transportation.
Electric Vehicles Are Key to Winning the Climate Fight
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 30, 2024
China’s rapid adoption of new energy vehicles is helping to accelerate the global energy transition Every summer is a reminder of the urgency of climate change. continued] The post Electric Vehicles Are Key to Winning the Climate Fight appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen hints that Australia will pave the way for domestic electric vehicle and battery manufacturing. The post Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing appeared first on The Driven.
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What the EPA ruling means for the carbon footprint of your electric car
Green Car Reports
JULY 1, 2022
Electric cars are only as clean as the grid they plug into, and the emissions from using your EV will keep dropping over the years you use it because the grid keeps getting cleaner.
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It’s Just Got To Be BEV
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 27, 2021
Only 100% battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have the potential to create the deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector that the world needs to avoid catastrophic climate change. BEVs will become more efficacious as the grid gets greener around the globe. Hybrids […].
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British Adventurer Will Drive Electric Vehicle From South Pole To North Pole
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 7, 2021
Chris Ramsey, a British adventurer and the holder of a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on an e-bike in 12 hours, will be the first person to undertake an epic journey: driving from the South Pole to the magnetic North Pole to raise awareness about climate change. Not only is he doing […].
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Honest Australian Government Ads & the Great Australian Coverup
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Regarding the first one, how does the Australian government support electric vehicles? Climate change… Want to know more about carbon […]. They are honest and intelligent, but full of Aussie bawdy humour and satire. Each ad is only a few minutes. It doesn’t! Renewable energy?
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Emissions Reduction Plan Adopted in New Zealand
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 21, 2022
This is a statutory document required under the Climate Change Response Act to help achieve net zero CO2 by 2050 domestically and the […]. Courtesy of Sigurd Magnusson, Senior Adviser, New Zealand Environment, Emissions and Adaptation Ministry of Transport | Te Manat?
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EVs Are The Only Bright Spot In Global Efforts To Reach Net Zero Emissions
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The success of EVs toward meeting zero emissions climate goals shows "that rapid change to address climate change is possible." The post EVs Are The Only Bright Spot In Global Efforts To Reach Net Zero Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”.
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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2019
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels.
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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals
Green Car Congress
JUNE 18, 2020
Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. —Yoann Le Petit, new mobility expert with T&E.
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New to the World of Electric Cars?
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 26, 2023
New to the World of Electric Cars? As the world transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. What Is an Electric Car?
Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Each state will report annually on the number of ZEVs registered in its jurisdiction; the number of electric/hydrogen fueling stations open to the public; and available information regarding workplace fueling for ZEVs. US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011. This has not been easy.
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Anti-EV & Anti-Renewable FUD Keeps Evolving
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 1, 2021
These days, outright climate change denial doesn’t get much traction with educated people, so the defenders of the status quo have shifted their strategies.
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Fossil Gas Crisis & EV Taxis in Colombia: A Surprisingly Promising Pair
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Colombia’s fossil gas climate crisis could spark EV adoption as the affordable FAW Nat Taxi lands at $23,000. Climate change is no joke. Last year, Colombia faced one of its harshest droughts in the last three decades, which forced the country to rely heavily on fossil-fuel generation to maintain healthy.
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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment. They gathered information on the total number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Tesla Is 18 Years Old Today And Has Prevented Over 18,000,000 Tons Of Carbon From Entering The Atmosphere
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 2, 2021
Tesla’s mission is hyperfocused on sustainability and trying to mitigate the effects of climate change. I’ve written about Tesla’s Carbon Impact page before, but a new look shows that Tesla has surpassed a new milestone: over 18 million tons of carbon have been prevented from entering our atmosphere.
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ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The climate financing is certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, a scientifically-based standard for labeling bonds, loans and other debt instruments which contribute to addressing climate change. Established in 2017, VinFast is Vietnam’s first domestic car company and electric passenger vehicle manufacturer.
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