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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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DOE awards $2M to Ohio University to develop products for energy storage and motors from coal waste

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding six research and development projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for high-value graphitic products and carbon-metal composites that can be employed in clean energy technologies. Understanding ultra-conductive carbon metal composite wire for electric motors. Earlier post.)

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Learn how electric cars actually affect the environment in this free 15-minute webinar

Electrek

To what extent are electric vehicles better than gas cars for the environment? Experts at the Argonne National Laboratory , a US Department of Energy science and engineering research center in Lemont, Illinois, are inviting the public to listen in as they discuss the best ways to measure greenhouse gas emissions.

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New Jersey governor announces state interagency electric vehicle partnership; 330K ZEVs by 2025

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the New Jersey Partnership to Plug-In, a statewide partnership to build out the necessary infrastructure to support electric vehicle ownership. This new initiative is part of our broader effort to make renewable energy solutions work for everyone in New Jersey. —Governor Murphy.

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DOE launches ARIES integrated energy systems research platform at NREL

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US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) platform at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). —Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette.

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