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Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

Corporate Knights

The impacts of the climate crisis already cost Canadians an average of $720 per year for things like repairs after flooding or wildfires – and that price tag is expected to double or triple by 2050. Consider how much you spend each year refuelling your vehicle. Of course, a widespread switch to electricity still presents challenges.

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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. The company says that by 2025, half of FedEx Express' new package and delivery fleet purchases will be of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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Want to make EVs more accessible? Share them

Corporate Knights

Troubles like these would make it difficult for her organization to fulfill its mission of providing equitable access to electric vehicles in rural California. Zero-emissions vehicles are essential to achieving global climate goals. Much has changed since that frustrating day four years ago.

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EV charging beyond the grid: Forecasts from a new report

Envirotec Magazine

Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx reviews highlights from a new report on an emerging sector Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE construction in favor of BEVs (battery electric vehicles).

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Commercial trucking's future is in the details

GreenBiz

I thought this one image captured a great deal of salient points I’ve learned after several years of researching medium- and heavy-duty alternatives such as battery electric, fuel cell electric and a variety of hybrid systems for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). Free delivery."

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Ford Explorer EV Starts at $48,500 in Europe

Green Tech Gazette

As most of the vehicle brands these days are making efforts to launch their electric cars, Ford has also come up with Explorer EV to meet consumer requirements. However, this vehicle is far different than the US-Spec Explorer or the other plug-in hybrid models that are widely sold in the European market. meters or 177.1

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Bentley Flying Spur V8 Plug-In Hybrid?

Green Tech Gazette

Assuming the Flying Spur V8 Plug-In Hybrid becomes a reality, it would likely combine a powerful V8 engine with an electric motor and a battery pack, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. This would allow drivers to maximize their all-electric range and reduce their dependence on gasoline.

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