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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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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. Emissions are usually higher in the production phase of electric cars, but these are more than offset by lower emissions in the use phase over time.

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Study Finds Coordinated Off-peak Charging Can Support Large Scale Plug-in Use Without Additional Generation Capacity; TCO and GHG Abatement Costs for BEVs Projected to Remain High

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The study, in press in the Journal of Power Sources , examines the efficiency and costs of current and future EVs, as well as their impact on electricity demand and infrastructure for generation and distribution, and thereby on GHG emissions. Building on the SHEV drivetrains, they assumed PHEVs with an electric range of 50 km (31 miles) and.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Of the increase in final demand in 2018, growth was strongest in gas (5.7%) and electricity (4.1%).

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New Zealand Strategic Assessment of Biofuels Calls for Emphasis on Synthetic Diesel from Wood

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The purpose of the report is to consider strategically how biofuels might lessen the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The biofuels currently being produced in New Zealand can only be used to supplement conventional petrol and diesel. Commissioner Wright.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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How Efficient Is Your EV? It’s Complicated

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With motor sports moving hard and fast toward electric drive, a friend recently told me that electric drag-car racing just wouldn't be the same without the deafening roar of combustion engines and the smell of "nitro" fuel. So perhaps it isn't too early to start getting nostalgic about our gas guzzlers. She's 90 years old.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge benefits for India

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By Kamlesh & Atul There is a lot of misinformation in the mainstream media about the benefits of electric vehicles. In the blog/video, we bust many myths and we show how electric scooters offer huge social and societal benefits for India. The petrol scooter is not good for the air quality of our cities. It is terrible.

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