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Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

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Axela Hybrid. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. SKYACTIV-HYBRID combines a new SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Earlier post.)

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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The first Honda hydrogen vehicle–the FCX EV Plus 1997-99 Insight Hatchback Hybrid 1999-2006 Civic Hybrid 2003-* (offered intermittently in various generations of Civics starting with the 7 th generation in 2003; note: An all-new Civic Hybrid will be released in 2025.) Two (or is it three?) kg of hydrogen).

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

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Battery electric applications, hybrid hydraulics, fuel cells and other advanced technology can make these on- and off-road vehicles cleaner and more efficient. . $5 million to expand the number of dispensers and retail outlets selling E85 fuel (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). $8

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ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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It creates a risk that consumers will lose faith in type-approval fuel consumption values, which in turn may undermine government efforts to encourage the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles through labeling and tax policy. —“From Laboratory to Road”. Moving forward.

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New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

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Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). plug-in hybrid) derived from an external source of electricity and the gross laden weight of which is 3.5