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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

The Truth About Cars

.& They’ve been joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming in the suit.&

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Xcel Energy wants 1.5M EVs in its service areas by 2030; 30x increase from today

Green Car Congress

Xcel services customers in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Electric vehicles charged on the increasingly clean Xcel Energy system will have about 80% lower carbon emissions than gas-powered cars by 2030. Powering 1.5

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Urban Air Initiative-led coalition calls on EPA to recognize high-octane ethanol blends for fuel economy standards

Green Car Congress

The comments were filed in response to EPA’s Request for Comment on the Reconsideration of the Final Determination of the Mid Term Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Model Year 2022-2025. —UAI President Dave VanderGriend.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

Looking for Solutions for Juice for your Electric Car Many people love the environmental appeal of electric vehicles (EVs). EV infrastructure is much less widespread than gas stations—and the number of EV chargers is only part of the problem. However, they are less excited about the possibility of finding charging points.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

has been experiencing severe inflation and high gas prices. EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. A “Consumer Reports” study stated that EV owners spent approximately 60 percent less on fuel each year than gas vehicle owners. It's no secret that the U.S.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

They need the sustainable, electrical equivalent of a fully refilled gas tank, with similar speed and convenience. DC chargers require a Combined Charging System (CCS1), CHAdeMo or Tesla Supercharger plug because they deliver current directly into the car battery, whereas AC chargers pass the current first through the car’s onboard charger.

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The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

Cars That Think

Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 27 percent of total GHG emissions in the U.S. Passenger cars and light duty trucks account for about 57 percent of those totals. Getting these superusers into EVs as soon as possible, Coltura argues, is essential for the U.S.