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How Corporations Can Help the U.S. Reach its EV Goals

Clean Fleet Report

News and World Report recently posed the question: will the U.S. Amazon announced an investment of nearly $1 billion in an all-electric delivery truck fleet last October. The New York Police Department began its shift to electric vehicles last September. How Corporations Can Help the U.S. reach 50 percent EVs by 2030 ?

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EPA aims to make fuel conversions easier

Green Cars News

It may soon be easier than ever to get your vehicle converted to run on alternative fuels such as natural gas, propane, alcohol fuel or electricity after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new options for car manufacturers.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund : Administered by the EPA, this funding supports all projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other exciting elements include billions for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, as well as the Grants to Reduce Air Pollution at Ports, and a number of alternative fuel (hydrogen, biofuels etc.)

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Adding electric miles. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

Summary The good news–we had no trouble charging The road trip was an estimated 95-percent freeway driving, with the majority of that at 70 miles per hour or more. Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds.