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ICCT: available low-carbon fuels can reduce CI of on-road transportation fuels in Pacific Coast region by 14%–21% by 2030

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A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and E4tech finds that the targets adopted or proposed by British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels can be met with a range of low-carbon fuel options. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Some of this is down to how regional climates impact battery ranges or the fact that you really need a garage fitted for vehicle charging if you want to get the most out of owning an EV. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. However, Elizabeth Krear, J.D.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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Northeast States, Oregon, the EU, etc.). Some of these are performance-based standards, similar to the LCFS, while others are biofuel mandates that may or may not take into account the full fuel lifecycle analysis. The proposal is modeled after California LCFS while being customized to meet conditions in Oregon. Washington.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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NextGen Climate America. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. National Grid.

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2013 Honda Fit EV begins leasing 20 July in California and Oregon for $389/month

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The Fit EV received the highest fuel-efficiency rating given yet by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with an adjusted combined mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, with a fuel consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 miles. Earlier post.).

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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Half of the prototypes would feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities, USPS said at the time. Oregon Environmental Council. Safe Climate Campaign. Electric Auto Association. Environment America. Environmental Law and Policy Center. Natural Resource Council of Maine. Plug In America.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

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For a comparison, we did have the opportunity to drive the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness (smaller and lighter than the Outback Wilderness) through the Oregon mountains on some loose rocks and gravel, washboard roads and even deep ruts. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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