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Emissions from 5 years of Driving an EV<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We significantly reduced carbon emissions by using electricity to power our car<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reducing your Carbon Footprint by Driving an EV<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Three year review: By driving an EV we drastically cut our carbon emissions<\/a> nearly 3X compared to the Prius we’d been driving, and over 6X compared to a 25 MPG car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Electric Grid Keeps Getting Cleaner<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carbon emissions from producing electricity are decreasing across the nation. Read up on it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pumping CO2<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Very quick read<\/a> to remind us all of some basic info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EVs are Cleaner than Gas-powered Cars<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The old ‘long tailpipe’ argument that EVs are just as dirty as gas-burning cars has been around for a long time. What does the actual data say<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supercharging II: Emissions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On a family trip to the Grand Canyon, charging our Model 3 produced 287 lbs of CO2<\/a> – 1\/5 of the emissions that would have been produced by driving a 25 MPG car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much Does Driving Electric Reduce Carbon Emissions?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Have you wondered how much of a difference it would make for the environment if you started driving electric? Read on to review data from our driving<\/a>, and see how much driving the Model 3 reduced our family’s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bikes are a Great Zero-Emission way to Get Around!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Bikes are a great way to get around. Good exercise and Zero emissions. Would commuting to work on bike work for you? Is it practical? Is it possible? Here are a few examples from the past 30 years where I was able to commute on bike. Click here to read on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testing the JUMP eBike Sharing Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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JUMP eBikes are 3-speed bikes with a 250W electric motor to assist the ride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The JUMP eBike sharing program showed up in the Sacramento\/Davis, California area in the summer of 2018. This post describes my test ride of the JUMP eBike sharing program<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test Riding the ELF Electric Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The ELF: a solar powered electric bicycle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The ELF bike is made by Organic Transit in North Carolina.  It\u2019s an enclosed bicycle that will protect you from wind and rain, and has a 100 Watt solar panel on the roof that charges a lithium ion battery pack. Read all about this very cool bike here:<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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