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US DOI report highlights impacts of climate change on Western water resources

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Projected median temperature change in °F (of 112 climate projections) over the Western United States, 2070–2099 relative to 1950–1979. Specific projections include: Projected median percentage precipitation change (of 112 climate projections) over the Western United States, 2070–2099 relative to 1950–1979. Source: DOI.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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The study suggested battery-electric sales comprised 8.6 Some of this is down to how regional climates impact battery ranges or the fact that you really need a garage fitted for vehicle charging if you want to get the most out of owning an EV. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Colorado State University. Enovix Corporation.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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Factors such as size, population density, available fuels, types of businesses, climate, all play a role in both total and per capita emissions, the EIA noted. To the extent that fuels are used in one state to generate electricity that is consumed in another state, emissions are attributed to the former rather than the latter.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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Weather issues simply don’t warrant avoiding EV s By Tim Benford: President of Drive Electric Dayton and Past Vice-President of Electric Auto Association. As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. How can this be?

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is. The heart of the truck.

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How Rural Towns Can Prepare for EV Charging And Why Do It

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Innovations in electric vehicle (EV) technology will continue their accelerated and forward trend in the coming years. Rural America makes up just under 25% of the population , and 94% of drivers from small towns still rely on gas-powered vehicles. The future of EV tech is here, and it’s here to stay.