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EV batteries
What materials and types of metals are used to make batteries for electric cars? How much do batteries cost? How long do they last?
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EV Buying Guide
Information on how to choose the right electric vehicle including considerations such as range, charging, and performance of EVs in cold weather.
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Vehicles, Air Pollution & Human Health
Cars and trucks are one of the leading causes of air pollution—but cleaner vehicles can help.
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Self-Driving Cars 101
Self-driving cars are hitting the streets—are we ready for the potential impacts?
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Top Five Reasons to Choose an Electric Car
They're a really good buy.
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Car Emissions & Global Warming
Transportation is one of the largest sources of US global warming emissions—but cleaner vehicles can help.
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How Do Hybrid Cars and Trucks Work?
Hybrids use an internal combustion engine—and can be fueled like normal cars—but also have an electric motor and battery.
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What Are Electric Cars?
Unlike conventional vehicles, electric cars and trucks use a motor powered by batteries or a fuel cell.
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Benefits of Renewable Energy Use
Renewable energy—wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biomass—provides substantial benefits for our health, our climate, and our economy.
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How Bad Are Fossil Fuels Actually?
The true costs of coal, natural gas, and other fossil fuels aren’t always obvious—but their impacts can be disastrous.
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The Hidden Costs of Fossil Fuels
The costs of gas, fuel, and other fossil fuels extend far beyond the gas pump or electric bill.
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Attribution Science
Attribution science shows us precisely how much climate change is shaping and changing our world.