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From Cradle to Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Conventional Vehicles

From Cradle to Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Conventional Vehicles

Monday, August 14, 2023

Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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Biden, allies take climate law victory lap

Biden, allies take climate law victory lap

Monday, August 14, 2023

GREENWIRE | President Joe Biden is hosting friends for a climate law party this week.

The president and his allies in Congress, environmental groups and the renewable energy industry are spending this week celebrating the first birthday of the massive climate law enacted last year.

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Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.

Self-driving taxis get 24/7 access in San Francisco. What historic vote means for the city.

Friday, August 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco is the first city in the world where two separate self-driving taxi companies can offer paid rides after a historic – and contentious – vote by the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday.

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Illinois EPA Announces Dates of Next Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Funding Round

Illinois EPA Announces Dates of Next Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Funding Round

Thursday, August 10, 2023

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is announcing that the next funding round for Illinois' Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program will open Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and run through Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Individuals that purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer, meet all other eligibility requirements, and apply during the rebate cycle will be eligible for a rebate as long as funds are available. Forms and instructions on submitting a rebate application will be made available on the Electric Vehicle...Read More

Indonesia says Mitsubishi Motors plans to invest $375 mln in 2024

Indonesia says Mitsubishi Motors plans to invest $375 mln in 2024

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

JAKARTA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Indonesia's industry ministry said on Wednesday Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T) was planning to invest 5.7 trillion rupiah ($375.25 million) in 2024 to expand its production capacity in the country.

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Big Oil Is Getting Serious About Lithium

Big Oil Is Getting Serious About Lithium

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The biggest fossil-fuel producers are jumping on the energy-transition bandwagon and looking to start extracting lithium, a mineral used primarily in technologies meant to usher in the end of the fossil-fuels era.

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Cadillac Pulls Wrap Off Escalade IQ Battery Electric Vehicle

Cadillac Pulls Wrap Off Escalade IQ Battery Electric Vehicle

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

As battery-electric propulsion systems proliferate in every vehicle segment, Cadillac reveals an all-electric version of its venerable Escalade.

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G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles

G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

General Motors said Tuesday that it planned to equip all its electric cars and trucks with the ability to act as backup power supplies during blackouts.

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How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

Monday, August 7, 2023

The southeastern U.S. has become a hub for battery manufacturing in recent years. In a January forecast of the sector, the Department of Energy highlighted Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia as likely to see the most production capacity growth by the end of the decade.

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