Wednesday’s Headlines: Power Play Edition
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The day started with a press release from the Biden administration about electric cars and ended with lots of questions. Plus other news.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Electric Cars
Surging Pickup and SUV Sales are Undermining EV Carbon Gains
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In spite of rapidly growing sales, EVs have not yet measurably cut carbon. The reason why? A lack of meaningful regulations around megacars.
What the Inflation Reduction Act Will — And Not Do — For Sustainable Transportation
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The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by channeling funding through tax credits, loans, and grants — but it's not a silver bullet.
The Brake: Would a Car-Light City Really Be ‘Quiet’?
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This week on our podcast, we talk with noise researcher Dr. Erica Walker, who says we're missing a critical conversation about how unique communities experience their local soundscapes, both in the streets and beyond.
Streetsblog Board Member Lands Major Job with Biden White House
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Well, we're movin' on up!
CRASH TEST: Electric Cars are More Dangerous than Conventional Cars, Says Global Insurance Company
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"A look at the accident statistics shows that drivers of electric cars cause 50 percent more collisions with damage to their own vehicles than those of conventional combustion engines," the insurance giant AXA said.