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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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Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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However, the report also identifies some areas that could either decelerate or accelerate the growth of ZEV sales. The Road Ahead for Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Market Trends & Policy Analysis analyzes California’s ZEV market, including historic sales, costs, technology trends, forecasts and challenges.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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The plan also calls for accelerating the permitting for renewable power generation on public lands and upgrading the grid. Burning natural gas is about one-half as carbon-intensive as coal, which can make it a “bridge fuel” for many countries as the world transitions to even cleaner sources of energy.

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Switching to electric cars ‘could increase emissions’

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The report found that whilst there were significant potential environmental benefits to be had from a switch to electric vehicles, these were wholly dependent on changes in the way electricity was generated, energy taxed and CO2 emissions regulated. National Grid. Popularity. measures: • Stringent CO2 standards for cars.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. more than 86 percent of vehicle sales in that country in 2021. AFP/Getty Images. Norway has the highest per capita number of EVs, which represented.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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Automakers want to maximize their per-vehicle profits to help offset declining annual vehicle sales. While it depends on where you’re living, EV sales are slowing down and many electrical grids. Automakers appear willing to engage in direct sales in a manner similar to Tesla.

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Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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Grid and Broadband Access – In most countries, the electric grid serves the majority of locales, even in remote locations. Charging station operators increasingly complement grid connection with solar panels and battery storage, costing additional funds to buy or lease. EV charging stations in several U.S.