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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

•A potential rollback of CAFE standards under a Trump administration is highlighted as a barrier to the availability of specific EV models (e.g., Toyota bZ7) in the US market.
•The article notes the absence of certain Chinese-made EVs from US brands and other international EV models in the American market, suggesting a constrained EV supply.
•This policy shift could decelerate EV adoption rates, potentially impacting future electricity demand growth from the transportation sector and the need for associated charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

•Widespread autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption hinges on proving safety over 'billions of miles' of real-world data, suggesting a prolonged validation period akin to clinical trials.
•This extended validation implies a potentially slower or more uncertain ramp-up for AV deployment than some projections, impacting long-term load forecasting for grid planners and IPPs.
•The continuous need for massive data collection, processing, and AI/ML training for AV development reinforces the projected substantial growth in datacenter demand, a critical load for power developers and utilities.

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