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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Baua Electric

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list , between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

Blink Charging

While electric school buses cost more than diesel buses to purchase, the savings in fuel and maintenance costs even out over the lifetime of the bus. In fact, one study found that EV fleet managers could enjoy 75% reduction in maintenance costs after electrifying their fleet! Ready to get started?

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SpaceX’s Starbase environmental review delayed another month

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As an example, as of the end of October 2021, the NPS had a list of at least 31 comments on SpaceX’s Starbase Draft PEA, each of which would have required a detailed response and additional back-and-forth to refine each response.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The list of vehicles falling into each of these categories is still unknown. The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE, and its cost of installation, to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses may claim a larger amount). Now through 2032, vehicles must have final assembly in North America. The excludes many Asian and European EVs.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

School districts, along with state, local and tribal governments, can apply for funding from the EPA Clean School Bus Program for the purchase of zero-emission school buses and related charging equipment. The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit provides eligible businesses with a tax credit up to 30% of the cost of equipment.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. This exceeded the EPA estimate of 43 mpg, which is always a satisfying feeling, especially in a crossover weighing 3,834 pounds.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Now it looks like an SUV.

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