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Scientists: Building EVs less pollutive than driving gas-powered cars

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By Tik Root Verified, Suzanne Potter
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By Tik Root for Grist. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration A few years ago, environmental scientist Elliot Campbell went around asking people why they would, or would not, switch to an electric vehicle. A surprising number of them asked him a question in return: Because building an EV generates emissions, isn’t it better for the planet just to keep my gas car running for as long as possible?
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California's new 'tire efficiency' rules aim to save drivers $1B a year, reduce 2M tons of carbon emissions

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By Tik Root Verified
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This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. California just became the first state to address a problem most people don’t know they have: inefficient tires. When automakers design a new vehicle, low rolling resistance tires are one of the least expensive ways to improve fuel economy. But they must eventually be replaced, and experts say replacements are often less efficient.
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California’s new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year Original

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By Tik Root Verified
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California just became the first state to address a problem most people don’t know they have: inefficient tires. When automakers design a new vehicle, low rolling resistance tires are one of the least expensive ways to improve fuel economy. But they must eventually be replaced, and experts say replacements are often less efficient. This can result in internal combustion vehicles burning more gasoline and EVs needing more electricity.
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