@UMSEAS and @Max__Woody This study finds that both battery electric and fuel cell trucks cut emissions, but battery electric vehicles generally achieve the lowest life-cycle emissions when powered by renewable electricity. https://t.co/iOCjIZhJjU
Unfortunately, this is what I have been talking about for some time. The plan to essentially end climate research and prediction (and many extreme weather research/prediction activities, as well) was all put in writing last year, and now implementation seems to be imminent.
The Inflation Reduction Act - the most ambitious climate legislation in US history - appropriated $369B over 10 years towards climate action.
In 3 days, Hurricane Helene caused an estimated $110B of damage.
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New research shows that e-bikes reduce car usage by 19%, significantly reduce car trips of less than three miles and enhance autonomy for seniors and the elderly.
Cities need to be doing more to help people shift trips from cars to (e-)bikes, including e-bike incentive programs.
New article out today on Vehicle Scrappage Policies (like Cash for Clunkers) and how they can contribute to decarbonization and transportation justice: https://t.co/60XTKEiRMJ
Notably, our results reflect current battery prices ($170/kWh) but @BloombergNEF projects $100/kWh within 3 years. Currently EVs are the cheaper option for some users – but as batteries become cheaper, EVs will become a cost-effective option for more people and in more locations.
In our new paper out today in @JIndEcol we look at the total cost of ownership of gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles, including purchase, financing, fuel (gas or electricity), maintenance, repair, insurance, fees, incentives and more. https://t.co/ZbPp0mss4c
In general, current small (sedans) and low range (200-mile) EVs will be less expensive than a gas vehicle over a typical ownership period. Current large (trucks) or long range (400-mile) EVs will be more expensive. And mid-size EVs depend on specific user and location factors.
Transportation is the second biggest cost for families in America, higher than even food and healthcare. New research from our partners @UMSEAS CSS examines the cost-competitiveness of #EVs versus gasoline-powered vehicles across different cities! 💡🚗
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@arthurhcyip @parth_PIT Thanks!
Sales projections are state specific, but the vehicle survival curves we used for stock turnover were national averages. And we didn't consider vehicle movement between states over the vehicle's lifetime. Those would be interesting ways to improve the model!
The U.S. has greenhouse gas emissions goals (50% reduction by 2030) and electric vehicle goals (50% of sales by 2030). But will the EV goals be enough to reach the emissions goal? We explore this in our new paper out today (1/6): https://t.co/ubaMHgdnC9