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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. Every air pollutant is more than 90% its limit.

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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

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The funding is from California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric. Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 Europe and China.

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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

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And some are close to meeting them due to high EV or hybrid mix, like Kia, Hyundai and Stellantis. million polluting vehicles in order to come into compliance. And Transport & Environment, in an April 2024 analysis , showed that these targets are still reachable, just that automakers have put in little effort to reach them yet.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Clean Fleet Report

The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. PHEVs Are 100% Guilty Of Causing Pollution.

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Feature: Eco-driving Is Easy

Clean Fleet Report

Rising sea levels, massive ocean pollution , an increase in greenhouse gases across the globe–these are all huge concerns we have in the present that could have a profound effect on our future. Our gas-guzzling machines cause huge damage to the environment. Electric cars are slowly making their way onto our radars.

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Uber Green Launches in India: Revolutionizing Sustainable Mobility

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This new service provides riders with the option to request electric vehicles (EVs) for their journeys, promoting cleaner modes of transportation while maintaining the convenience and reliability associated with Uber’s services.

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