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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

Green Car Congress

The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

Green Car Congress

This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2 g/bhp-hr, and the engines also meet or exceed the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

The nine EV commercials aired during last month’s Super Bowl represented approximately $63 million in ad buys and had folks talking EV the next day. EV value The marketplace made clear “Inside EVs” has done a very thorough job rating EVs from the least to the most expensive , and by price per mile of EPA range. Maintenance of an EV.

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REE’s P7-C becomes first ‘x-by-wire’ EV certified in US, may qualify for up to $100k in incentives

Baua Electric

Around the same time as that news, REE stated that EPA certification and confirmed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification-feasibility of its x-by-wire system in the P7 platform was underway, and it remained on track to begin its first EV deliveries before the end of 2023.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

EV Adoption

They require two separate powertrains, are heavier, still use gas and require maintenance like oil changes. Consumers buying or leasing PHEVs with less than 30 miles of range. Instead, the tax credit should have a minimum range requirement of 30 EPA miles. New/Revised EV Incentives. California Clean Vehicle Rebate program.

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Cars.com names its Top Picks for EVs: Volkswagen, Hyundai, Lucid, and Chevrolet

Teslarati

With the recent explosion of the EV sector, more consumers are considering electric powertrains due to their lack of maintenance and other advantages, like not having to pay upwards of $7 for a gallon of gas. ” Value – 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. As the average price of an EV costs $60,000 in today’s market, the Volkswagen ID.4

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors.

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