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EPA confirms 249-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV

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4 AWD Pro has an EPA-estimated 249 miles of range on a full charge and the AWD Pro S has an EPA-estimated 240 miles of range on a full charge. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for ID.4 The EPA-estimated fuel economy for ID.4 At a public DC fast-charging station, with 125 kW charging, the ID.4

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KIA announces 310-mile EPA-certified range for new EV6 with 77.4 kWh pack and RWD

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified a maximum all-electric range (AER) of 310 miles for the 2022 Kia EV6 when equipped with a 77.4 EV6 models fitted with all-wheel drive are EPA-certified at 274 miles AER, and the 58.0-kWh kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. kWh EV6 EX is rated at 232 miles AER.

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EPA and DOE to provide more than $1B to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sector

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE) are partnering to provide more than $1 billion in funding to help reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector through the creation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

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EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program will provide $5 billion over the next five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Non-profit school transportation associations.

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Sportier Subaru EVs, profitable fast-charging, EPA median range: Today’s Car News

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More EVs on the market last year meant the median EPA range dropped somewhat. And is profitability possible for EV fast-charging by the middle of the decade? An executive at BP claims, according to Reuters, that on a margin basis electric-vehicle fast-charging is nearing. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Volkswagen boosts range of 2022 ID.4 electric SUV to EPA-estimated 280 miles

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4 electric SUV offers an EPA-estimated range of 280 miles—an increase of 20 miles from the 2021 model. 4 Pro S rear-wheel-drive received an EPA-estimated range of 268 miles, while AWD Pro was rated at an EPA-estimated 251 miles of range and the AWD Pro S was rated at an EPA-estimated 245 miles of range. The 2022 ID.4

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Hyundai Kona EV, Walmart charging network, EV efficiency and EPA rules: Today’s Car News

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Walmart is getting in the charging business, and it’s big. And should the EPA reward more efficient EVs? Hyundai has a new entry-level EV on the way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh

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