EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2012

In a new report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) finds that the fuel economy standards proposed for model years 2017 through 2025 would eventually reduce revenues from the gasoline tax by 21% in 2040. gasoline tax revenues, however, would not occur for. How Would Proposed Fuel Economy Standards.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Honda announced a competitive introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, which is coming to dealerships in California by the end of 2016. The lease requires $2,499 plus first month’s payment at lease signing (not including tax, registration or official fees).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For example, we will account for regional differences in the total cost of ownership related to charging installation costs, electricity and gasoline costs, temperature effects on fuel economy, and insurance as well as federal and state EV incentives and policies. Refueling patterns based on driver time valuation.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2012

There may be one negative knock-on effect of improving the fuel economy standards of our vehicles: fuel tax revenues could slump massively. According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (logo, pictured), fuel economy standards proposed for 2017-2025 would cut revenues from petrol tax by 21 per cent in 2040.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2017

The 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan arrived at the beginning of August in select dealerships in California and Oregon. With an introductory lease price of $269 (plus tax) a month for 36 months, the lease terms include an allowance of 20,000 miles per year and 24/7 roadside assistance. Earlier post.). kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. Even better news during a time of recession in California (which is where I found this car) is the fuel economy it delivered with a five-speed manual transmission: 40 miles per gallon on the highway, 38 miles per gallon in the city.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

Fuel savings are 2.4 times the costs if fuel prices stay low for the next several decades. The ICCT analysts applied the technology cost results from the March 2017 ICCT report Efficiency technology and cost assessment for US 2025–2030 light-duty vehicles to a consumer-impact analysis.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2020

a,b, Baseline cases (top dark-blue bar) and changes in emissions associated with increasing LDV travel demand, fuel consumption standards and electrification assuming current fuel economy policy (SAFE standards) (a) and stringent fuel economy policies (CAFE standards for conventional vehicles, along with high vehicle size and weight control) (b).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

Delphi Automotive PLC intends to execute a tax-free spin-off of its Powertrain Systems segment into a new, independent publicly traded company (“Powertrain”). The company is a global supplier to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers with 20,000 global employees, 5,000 engineers and revenues of approximately $4.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 turbo-diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Volkswagen of America Inc. kWh, up from 24.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 Per gallon federal gasoline and diesel taxes collected at the pump are deposited into the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The United States transitions from being a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter by 2017 in all cases. US natural gas net export growth continues after 2017, with annual net exports in 2040 ranging from 3.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040, as increases in fuel economy more than offset increases in LDV travel. mpg in 2040.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Generation from renewable fuels, unlike coal and nuclear power, is higher in the AEO2014 Reference case than in AEO2013. per year, from 21.5

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. LXS $30,765.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). For governments, the growing gap causes significant losses of tax revenues. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. billion (US$4.3

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Ready to ride.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

The case studies include the proposed CAFE fuel economy requirements and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles; and energy-efficiency standards for clothes dryers, room air conditioners, and light bulbs. Kip Viscusi, Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor, with primary.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Honda CR-V.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Further, for British Columbia to meet its 2050 GHG targets, the province may need a ZEV mandate in addition to complementary climate policies such as fuel economy standards and low carbon fuel standards to push ZEVs to account for 40–93% of new vehicle sales in 2050. —Sykes and Axsen (2017). Melton et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Charging nightly and driving less than 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at only about 50 stations in California. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

kilograms of compressed hydrogen gas Fuel Economy: maximum MPGe estimates Limited: 67 city/64/highway/65 combined XLE: 76 city/71 highway/74 combined Driving Range: Limited: 357 miles XLE: 402 miles. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion). First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Bolt EUV no longer qualifies for federal tax credits, but will qualify for credits in some states and will probably be eligible under the new tax credit system. First introduced as a 2017 model, more than 100,000 Bolt EVs have been sold worldwide. Bolt EUV Premier – $38,995. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Tennessee found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

XLE $51,285 Limited $68,210 The Mirai qualifies for Federal and California state tax credits that could reduce your final cost, and potentially provide a coveted HOV carpool lane sticker. 2017 Mirai review here. What lies beneath Pricing The 2024 Mirai comes in two models. 2019 Mirai review here.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.).

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