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EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2022

As part of the Federal Government’s response to a fire and shutdown at the bp Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four states the supply of gasoline of which has been impacted by the refinery shutdown.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. For context, in the first quarter of this year, EV sales accounted for less than 5% of new car sales, despite rising gasoline prices.

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EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

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APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. Source: EPA. Source; EPA. CO 2 emissions decreased 2.2% from 2018 to 2019. over the same period.

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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EPA Standards Gas Pollution

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

EPA report shows progress in reducing urban air toxics across US; 50% reduction from mobile sources since 1990

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AUGUST 22, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress—the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics (also referred to as hazardous air pollutants or HAPs).

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

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APRIL 14, 2020

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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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks before its world premiere and during the BMW Group Annual Conference, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Development, presented a few details about the coming new BMW 7 Series, including the new all-electric BMW i7. The all-electric BMW i7 is also the most powerful BMW 7 Series. —Frank Weber.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

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AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. For the first 53 miles, the Gen 2 Volt can drive gas and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its new 18.4-kWh

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Volt Chevrolet EPA All-Electric

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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MAY 31, 2023

turbo gasoline engine, the 2.5L Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively assembled at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the 2024 Grand Highlander will have a starting MSRP of $43,070 for the gasoline engine models, $44,670 for the hybrid and $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain. Earlier post.)

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Highlander Hybrid Toyota Gasoline-Electric

EPA proposing updates to Renewable Fuel Standard

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

EPA is proposing updates to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) regulations and related fuels regulations to better align the standards with the current state of the renewable fuels market and to promote the use of ethanol and non-ethanol biofuels. FFVs are designed to operate on any gasoline-ethanol mixture of up to 83% ethanol.

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EPA Renewable Standards Fuel

GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist).

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

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. One new tool lets consumers look at the upstream emissions related to their vehicles by zip code.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. The FIT EV’s fuel consumption rating is 29 kWh per 100 miles; EPA-rated annual fuel cost is $500. EPA Combined MPGe.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2013 Honda

EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5%

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EPA qualifies new biogas and electricity pathways for cellulosic biofuel requirement under RFS; defers decision on other proposed pathways

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2014

The final rule also clarifies that EPA considers corn kernel fiber to be a crop residue. EPA said it was deferring a final decision on these matters until a later time. The approval of these new cellulosic pathways could have an impact on EPA’s projection of 2014 cellulosic biofuel volumes in the final 2014 RFS standards rulemaking.

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EPA Renewable Climate Change Gasoline-Electric

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

EPA Trends report. The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit

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MAY 20, 2023

and the 0 Emissions Transportation Affiliation lobbied the EPA in partial of the plan, arguing it will journey President Joe Biden’s objectives for decarbonizing the transportation sector. The post Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Tesla, Rivian Car Inc.

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Gas-Electric Renewable Gas Tax Credit

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 Earlier post.)

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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APRIL 8, 2020

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, announced an order from the California Department of State Hospitals for 12 zero-emission, all-electric Ford Transit 350HD models. The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion was a result of multiple factors, including a continued shift from coal to natural gas, increased use of renewables in the electric power sector, and milder weather that contributed to less overall electricity use. above 1990 levels in 2007. below 2005 levels. Transportation.

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EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. EPA projects that this GHG compliance level of 51.4 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2014 Ford Focus Electric.

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2015 EPA Miles Range

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Click to enlarge.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles. These emissions are independent of the vehicle energy/propulsion system and therefore applicable to all road vehicle types including those with battery-electric powertrains. Cliff et al.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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Highlander Engine Toyota Emissions

DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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Volt drivers collectively log more than 100M all-electric miles since sales launch

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Chevrolet announced that Volt owners collectively have driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the vehicle went on sale two years ago this month. The average Volt owner travels more than 65% of the time in pure electric mode as the car was designed, only using the gasoline-powered generator for longer trips.

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Volt All-Electric Miles Sale

Chevrolet Volt owners surpass half a billion electric miles; 63% of overall driving in EV mode

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2014

Chevrolet Volt owners have accumulated more than half a billion all-electric miles since the vehicle’s launch in 2010. The 2014 Volt provides owners with fuel economy of EPA-estimated 98 MPGe (electric) and 35 city/40 highway on gasoline power.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

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APRIL 16, 2014

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 19 th annual report of overall US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showing a 3.4% Source: EPA. CO 2 emissions are produced by the electricity generation sector as they consume fossil fuel to provide electricity to one of the other four end-use sectors.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017

Cal/EPA Releases Fuels Guidance Document

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) has coordinated the creation of a document that is intended as a starting point for potential fuel users, marketers and producers to better identify the regulations and requirements affecting their fuels. The document includes consideration of : Gasoline w/ E10. Electricity.

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Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

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APRIL 16, 2019

Of all the emerging technologies, gasoline direct injection (GDI) has seen the highest level of adoption among manufacturers, reaching 51% for the 2018 model year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Gasoline hybrid vehicles accounted for 4%, while plug-in hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell vehicles had a combined total of 3%.

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2018 Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies.

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EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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Volt receives EPA ratings and label: 93 mpg-e all-electric, 37 mpg gas-only, 60 mpg-e combined

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its fuel economy ratings and accompanying fuel economy label for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. All-electric range under the EPA rating is 35 miles; total range for the car is 379 miles. gallons per 100 miles). gallons per 100 miles).

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MPG Volt Gas-Electric EPA

Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The announcement of the partnership was made at the EPA laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich., Earlier post.)

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA.

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BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV going on sale in US in the fall; early EPA rating estimates at 55 MPGe

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MARCH 17, 2015

kWh Li-ion battery pack, the newest BMW SAV can travel approximately 13 miles on all-electric power. The gasoline engine and electric motor put out 308 horsepower (230 kW )and produce 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) of torque, enough to propel the X5 xDrive40e from 0-60 mph in 6.5

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BMW EPA Li-ion PHEV

Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is equipped with a button that enables drivers to choose an electric-only driving mode. C-MAX Hybrid.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter liter, Pentastar V-6, gasoline engine.

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Jeep Chrysler Plug-in Plug

EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

EPA report shows progress in reducing urban air toxics across US; 50% reduction from mobile sources since 1990

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

BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

EPA proposing updates to Renewable Fuel Standard

GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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

2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

EPA: US GHG fell 0.5% y-o-y in 2017; power sector down by 4.2%, transportation up 1.21%

EPA qualifies new biogas and electricity pathways for cellulosic biofuel requirement under RFS; defers decision on other proposed pathways

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

Volt drivers collectively log more than 100M all-electric miles since sales launch

Chevrolet Volt owners surpass half a billion electric miles; 63% of overall driving in EV mode

EPA: US greenhouse gases dropped 3.4% in 2012 from 2011; down 10% from 2005 levels

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

Cal/EPA Releases Fuels Guidance Document

Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

Volt receives EPA ratings and label: 93 mpg-e all-electric, 37 mpg gas-only, 60 mpg-e combined

Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV going on sale in US in the fall; early EPA rating estimates at 55 MPGe

Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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