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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. We just had to do it.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With a mature manufacturing ecosystem, India is poised to contribute to global sustainable mobility solutions, fostering both domestic and international growth in the auto industry. The auto industry is making strides to replace the traditional sources of fuel with the carbon-free fuel.

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Apple veteran launches fleet management platform for Teslas and all other EVs

Teslarati

In a conversation with Teslarati , Hodge explained the rationale behind the creation of Standard Fleet. The fact that EVs tend to be connected to the internet makes them especially effective for fleet use. Businesses want to adopt EVs, and we want to make adoption easier and more profitable for them,” Hodge said.

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

Green Car Congress

The new Escape is also the first Ford vehicle in the world with available SYNC Connect, allowing users to unlock doors, check fuel level and even locate where a vehicle is parked. SYNC Connect, available with SYNC 3 for the new Escape, comes with complimentary activation for five years. Along with the new EcoBoost offerings, the 2.5-liter

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Yet, as noted in a Clean Air Task Force report , “To date … there has been hardly any conversation among policy analysts, let alone high-level policymakers, about how such a massive [energy] infrastructure initiative should be undertaken.” As a result, 49 percent of potential Iowa wind turbine sites are no longer available.

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