Electrifying a Fraction of Vehicles in the Lower Great Lakes Could Save Thousands of Lives Annually, Studies Suggest

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By By Aydali CampaSep 20, 2023, 5:00 am255 pts
New research reveals that even a “mid-transition” to electrified transportation could have outsized health and economic benefits for Black and Latino residents. By Aydali Campa Electrifying just 30 percent of all light- and heavy-duty vehicles in the lower Great Lakes region could save more than 1,000 lives…

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