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

Green Car Congress

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. 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. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Owners of a gasoline or diesel pickup will be the first to tell you how they don’t like the Lightning’s electric quiet, and how they could never get used to it. We frequently speak with converts to electricity that have all said the same thing. Bumper-To-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles. Warranties and Pricing.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors. gallons of gas every 1000 miles.