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Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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According to Keogh, recent fuel economy testing of the new flagship A8 TDI sedan delivered 28 mpg US (8.4 And when it does, we’ll be talking about a renewable, cleaner, alternative source of energy that further improves America’s energy independence. In 2009, Audi launched the A3 and Q7 TDI models in the US.

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

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First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. It has an average range of more than 220 miles, and has fuel economy of 24 mpg (city) and 36 mpg (highway).

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Massachusetts sets state GHG emissions limit for 2020 at 25% below 1990 levels, releases plan with additional measures, including Pay As You Drive auto insurance

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This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. Incentives for consumers to shift their vehicle purchases to more fuel-efficient (or lower. GHG) models. reduction).

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

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And magically, as more electricity comes from lower-carbon fuel sources, our cars will get cleaner as they get older! While we’re fixing vehicles, we can also equip them with low-cost real-time MPG indicators that show us how to save money and still get to places quickly. We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere.

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

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The Postmaster tried to elaborate on the USPS’ financial challenges of committing to operating a cleaner Postal vehicle fleet. . We will be resolute in making decisions that are grounded in our financial situation and what we can realistically achieve while pushing hard to take delivery of safer, cleaner vehicles by next year.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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As more renewables come online, battery electrics just keep getting cleaner and greener. In California, 20% of our electricity comes from zero CO2 renewables (sun, wind, geothermal), another 20% from zero CO2 hydro, and only 20.1% But where does Hydrogen come from?

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Broad opposition to EPA, NHTSA proposed freeze of GHG, CAFE regs

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mpg and for light trucks of 31.3 For consumers, the Administration claims: A $2,340 reduction in overall average vehicle ownership costs for new vehicles ($1,850 reduction in the average required technology costs and $490 reduction in ownership costs for financing, insurance, and taxes). 176 billion in societal net benefits.

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