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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). DOE published a final rule on 12 June 2000.

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Canadian district bans electric cars

Green Cars News

Dean Murdoch, former Sierra Club Victoria Group president told the website. Since then Canada has displayed a mixed approached to alternative fuel vehicles. Sadly just three members of the district council voted in favour of the electric cars.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Observations: 2021 Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

I pulled an old issue of Sierra (the magazine of the Sierra Club) from July/August 1997. The USA got the leap on everyone else with solar, wind and other fossil free energy as well as electric cars and other alternative fuel vehicles. We also found magazines ( Utne Reader anyone?) CDs and Blueray DVD movies and documentaries.

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

I pulled an old issue of Sierra (the magazine of the Sierra Club) from July/August 1997. The USA got the leap on everyone else with solar, wind and other fossil free energy as well as electric cars and other alternative fuel vehicles. We also found magazines ( Utne Reader anyone?) CDs and Blueray DVD movies and documentaries.

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