Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates during this first round of funding. EPA expects to issue a slate of awards next month.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

4 electric SUV offers an EPA-estimated range of 280 miles—an increase of 20 miles from the 2021 model. 4 Pro S rear-wheel-drive received an EPA-estimated range of 268 miles, while AWD Pro was rated at an EPA-estimated 251 miles of range and the AWD Pro S was rated at an EPA-estimated 245 miles of range.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Source: EPA. Source: EPA. SOurce: EPA.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2024

The EPA on Monday announced another round of funding for all-electric and low-emission school buses under its Clean School Bus Program. Nearly $1 billion will go to 67 applicants, the EPA said in a press release. The agency has also set up an online dashboard showing where the new school buses will be going.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. kWh lithium-ion battery that drives a 90-kW electric motor on the rear axle with 184 lb.-ft. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles.

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PHEV EPA Miles Range 243

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The EPA on Wednesday announced $965 million in grants for electric school buses, the first of a five-year, $5 billion program for zero-emission school buses.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is calling on the EPA to consider EV efficiency in its upcoming GHG standards for cars. million gigawatt-hours of electricity annually—a 31% increase from current electricity consumption. With a full transition to EVs, at today’s average EV efficiency of 3.4

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 1, 2024

The all-new 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S, the performance brand’s first EV, begins arriving at Acura dealerships today with a 313 mile EPA range rating, DC Fast Charging capability and comprehensive charging solutions to instill confidence in new EV buyers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 25, 2024

The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue, the first all-electric Honda SUV, will begin arriving in Honda dealerships in March, boasting a 296 mile EPA range rating, the highest standard driving range rating in its class.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. Source: EPA. Source; EPA. CO 2 emissions decreased 2.2% from 2018 to 2019. over the same period.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck documentation has finally been released by the EPA, and it shows some new details but nothing that is totally game-changing in terms of the pickup’s general operation or specs that were released during the unveiling event last week. Tesla Cybertruck Beast Epa by Joey Klender on Scribd I’d love to hear from you!

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Teslarati

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tesla has adjusted ranges for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y as adjustments to the EPA testing strategy for electric vehicles have added more realistic expectations for driving distance. We reported on those adjustments last night, along with the addition of two new colors for the all-electric crossover: Stealth Grey and Ultra Red.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2022

Canada-based Taseko Mines Limited said that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has publicly issued a draft Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit for Taseko’s Florence Copper Project in Arizona. In the electrowinning process, electric current is used to plate out the copper into copper cathodes.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Following several new documents containing details of the Tesla Cybertruck posted to the EPA’s website, we have been able to better understand the efficiencies the truck will achieve. more… The post EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 19, 2023

For the 2022 model year, all-electric vehicles (EVs) classified as cars had EPA-estimated ranges from 100 to 520 miles. The span of electric pickup truck ranges is even narrower. EVs that are categorized as sport utility vehicles (SUVs) fell into a narrower band of available ranges, from 180 to 350 miles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The all-electric F-150 Lightning has completed final EPA testing; some F-150 Lightning customers will benefit from an increase in range ahead of launch this spring. Fleet customers have the option to purchase the extended range battery on Lightning Pro and that has an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. kWh battery) options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. Internal space.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976—the primary chemicals management law in the US—provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With a name symbolizing the key role it plays in the company’s electrification strategy, the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue is a spacious, adventure-ready midsize SUV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. range-extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42 mpg (5.6

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ford said that it does not expect to have any changes made to its electric vehicle range ratings after EPA testing adjustments caused reductions to several EVs in Tesla’s lineup. However, some manufacturers do not expect their EV range ratings to be changed due to the EPA’s new testing strategy.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

EPA has posted official efficiency and range estimates for the 2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan. The results closely align with what California's Lucid has hinted all along. Its 520-mile range rating establishes a new record, surpassing that of the highest-range Tesla by more than 100 miles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2020

Tesla’s Model S Long Range Plus now carries an official EPA-rated range of 402 miles—a 20% increase compared to a 2019 Model S 100D with the same battery pack design. All Model S Long Range Plus vehicles will receive the new 402-mile rating. This is the first US EV to break the 400-mile range mark. Significant mass reduction.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

We can argue all day long about whether the rule is too stringent or not, or whether automakers will be able to achieve the administration's goals. But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. The future is electric,” he said. regulation is not a ban.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 3, 2023

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E on Wednesday as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements on the way – including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for […] The (..)

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 31, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale has completed final EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. “We

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Photo: Highland Fleets Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) announced nearly $1 billion in grants to replace gas heavy-duty vehicles and school buses with electric vehicles. Most of the vehicles eligible for replacement are powered by internal combustion engines that pre-date recent EPA emission standards.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The new, all-electric 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has completed final EPA testing with the IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD trim receiving an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. The IONIQ 6 SE AWD achieved an EPA-estimated range of 316 miles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ford is reopening order banks for the next wave of reservation holders of the popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, adding new improvements including boosting its standard range battery models to an EPA-estimated targeted range of 240 miles and adding Pro Trailer Hitch Assist technology. F-150 Lightning. Lariat Extended Range.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2022

Ford, VW, BMW, Honda, and Volvo are backing California emissions authority as a group of mainly Southern states challenges the EPA’s decision. As GM’s Cadillac luxury brand shifts to all-electric by. Cadillac previewed a top-of-the-line luxury EV. And do EVs result in less stress for drivers?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, with a fourth-generation technology system, offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range. In Auto EV mode, the vehicle decides whether to run on gas or electric power.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2023

The Lordstown Endurance all-electric pickup truck’s range estimate from the EPA has been released, and it is surprisingly low. Despite the vehicle being equipped with a pretty hefty 109-kWh battery pack, the Endurance has been listed with a very conservative 174 miles of combined EPA range.

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InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

From the Mazda MX-30 to the Lucid Air - all the currently available all-electric models (and multiple upcoming ones).

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