Electric Vehicles & The US Economy — A Win-Win Situation
New research indicates that mass EV adoption will reduce both US environmental and economic risk.
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China’s Electric Car Emissions Reductions Increasing Rapidly Over Time
Chinese EVs achieve greater emissions reductions over time due to improved efficiency and a greener power grid, states a study. While over 10% of Chinese car sales are now electric, the entire life cycle of EVs still generates carbon emissions. Shaojun Zhang and colleagues conducted comprehensive “cradle-to-grave” assessments of EVs … [continued]
“Oil On Road” … And Hotheads Too
That’s what the sign said: “Oil On Road.” There must have been a spillage, or perhaps an accident. How long before there is no oil on the road? Probably decades — as electric transport slowly supplants the diesel and petrol cars and trucks of today. Even without accidents, there is always … [continued]
Beyond Going Green, Here’s Why You Should Buy An EV
Many consumers are considering buying electric vehicles, whether to generate zero tailpipe emissions or to save money on maintenance and fuel. But beyond these reasons, one publication recently pointed out four other reasons for buying an EV, after the writer got hands-on experience with dozens of them. In a recent … [continued]
Today’s Electric Vehicles Can Greatly Reduce Emissions From Driving
Avoiding driving altogether is even better than driving an EV
Survey Shows Pathway To Speeding Up EV Adoption In Rural Areas
Regardless of where we live, we should all have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits provided by electric vehicles. These benefits range from the reduced cost of operation, the reduced need for maintenance and the improved performance, to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions. Everybody’s health stands … [continued]
You Are Thinking That Your Next Car Might Be An EV, But … ?
A big portion of new car buyers are now buying fully electric cars. But more are buying non-electric cars. If you’ve been in the bigger, latter group, what’s keeping you from an EV as your next car? Here are some common responses: I would expect to have range anxiety. (Where … [continued]
Electric Vehicles Helping Drivers To Reduce Their Bills
Over 90% of vehicle-owning US households could slash their greenhouse gas emissions as well as their transport costs by switching to electric vehicles.
Are Electric Cars Lowering Energy Bills In California?
People are often scared of change, and look for reasons to justify not wanting to change. This has certainly been the case with electric vehicles for the past decade. There are so many misperceptions and there are so many misleading attacks on electric vehicles. At the same time, across the … [continued]
What’s Better to Drive in a Hurricane — Gas or Electric?
We’re not so sure about that. I just went through the process of evacuating, returning home, and helping friends with hurricane cleanup, and had a good opportunity to contemplate the pros and cons of driving electric in a disaster. It’s true that power tends to go out in a hurricane, … [continued]
