As EV demand rises, here’s what the future holds for gas cars
As EV demand rises, this is what the future will look like for gas cars, according to new data analysis by RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute).
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Electric vehicles projected to make up 31% of the global fleet by 2050
Electric vehicles will grow from 0.7% of the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet in 2020 to 31% in 2050, reaching 672 million EVs, predicts the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Expand Expanding CloseEGEB: The UN announces the official end of leaded gas worldwide
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- The end of leaded gas use globally will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths.
- Electrifying transport could add $47 billion annually to the US Southeast’s economy.
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EGEB: Petroleum use dropped a record 15% in the transport sector from 2019 to 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- From 2019 to 2020, petroleum consumption decreased in every energy-consuming sector.
- 25 fossil fuel giants used Facebook ads to fight President Joe Biden’s clean energy plan.
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EV vs. ICE: How far can you travel in each state for $100?
A battle is emerging in the world of transportation – the electric vehicle (EV) vs. the internal combustion engine (ICE). Soon you’ll have to choose sides, so it’s vital that you’re fully informed.
We’re here to help with that decision by offering context to consumers, whether you’ve never been near an EV or if you’re an expert. Below is breakdown of how far you can travel in each state on $100 in an EV vs. an ICE vehicle.
Expand Expanding CloseNew York State 2035 gas car ban passes through legislature, onto Cuomo
New York will join the list of states signaling an end to new gas vehicle sales, as a bill banning their sale after 2035 has advanced through the state legislature. It now heads to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s desk where it is expected to be signed.
This bill makes New York State the second US state to pass a gas car ban legislatively, behind Washington State, which set a 2030 target. California and Massachusetts have also set 2035 targets for the end of gas car sales, though those states made their commitments through executive action by their respective governors, Gavin Newsom (D) and Charlie Baker (R).
Expand Expanding CloseElectric vehicles indeed produce less emissions than gasoline cars even when accounting for electricity generation [Full Study]
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) updated its study on the average greenhouse gas emissions of electric vehicles versus gasoline-powered vehicles based on electricity sources and reiterated that on average, EVs indeed create less emissions than gasoline-powered cars.
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