US Election 2024: Transportation Decarbonization Report Card

CleanTechnica
By Michael BarnardJul 19, 2024, 7:00 am194 pts
With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and…

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