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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supply of renewable isooctane

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This first phase commences in May 2017 and would continue until completion of Gevo’s first large-scale commercial hydrocarbon plant. This is exactly the type of deal I was referencing and we are excited to get the first one on the books. Gevo estimates that this could generate up to $2-3 million of gross revenue per year.

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Tesla outlines scheme for $4-5B battery Gigafactory; announces $1.6B offering

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In October 2013, Panasonic and Tesla had already expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. Morgan and Deutsche Bank Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

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Exxon/Mobil Guilty of Climate Change Coverup. Now Ordered Out of Torrance 3 Years Sooner.

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So now I’m only giving them till 2017 to get out of town. I turn 60 in 2017 and this will be a present I’m getting myself. 3 years earlier than the deadline and three years sooner we’ll be well rid of them. This is a great test of character and leadership for the Mayor and City Council.

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SSB Flex mobility service launches in Stuttgart on 1 June

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The SSB Flex mobility service gives customers a flexible, on-demand and tailored way to book journeys using the SSB Flex app. After booking, the app shows the passengers where the Flex vehicle will pick them up and how they can get there quickly on foot. An adult can book short trips with SSB Flex from €2.20.

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Mad Power thoughts

EV Info

The cost of grid management has soared to nearly £2billion a year in the last two decades. And in any case, an inflexible approach to regulation has caused the cost of new nuclear to balloon – despite it being perhaps the most obvious solution to our long-term energy needs. So, it’s time to tear up the failed policies of today.

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Volkswagen AG provides details on investigations into NOx cheating; origin and fixes; new strategic direction

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The costs of implementing these solutions will be manageable in technical, manufacturing, and financial terms, the company said. At present, 102 terabytes of information have been secured, which is the equivalent of the information contained in approximately 50 million books. Earlier post.) The software of the 2.0

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