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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >.

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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. 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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EPA Fuel Economy Guide available now

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have teamed up to release the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide - offering motorists important insight into finding the most appropriate fuel efficient vehicle for their needs. Within the guide are top 10 lists that give consu[.]. Latest News Green cars'

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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However, Consumer Reports’ engineers cautioned that buyers expecting their car to deliver the EPA’s figure of 47 mpg posted on the window sticker might be disappointed. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. —Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. Earlier post.).

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VW finally rolls out Plug&Charge on its 2023 ID.4s

Baua Electric

4 Standard model that has a 62kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 AWD Pro S, so I’m pleased to see Plug&Charge finally available for my car. And it’s available now – I just activated it. VW has set the starting MSRP of $38,995 for the ID.4 Electrek’s Take As some of you know, I drive a 2023 VW ID.4

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BMW i4 eDrive 35 lowers price of EV sedan; not yet confirmed for Australia

EV Central

That means the range has also gone down, from 301 miles (485km) in the 40 to 260 miles (419km) in the 35 (those figures are US EPA numbers rather than the WLTP ones more common in Australia). The BMW website suggests there are none currently in stock, whereas there are plenty of iX3 models available now.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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EPA fuel economy figures and electric range are unannounced at this time. The new Cayenne E-Hybrid is available now in Germany at prices ranging from €89,822 (US$108,000) including VAT and country-specific features (and with slightly different power figures than in the US). Power is stored in a 14.1

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