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Tesla police fleet is saving taxpayers $80k per year on fuel costs: report

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NEWS: Bargersville’s fleet of 13 @Tesla police cars saves taxpayers about $80,000 a year in fuel costs compared to gas-powered police vehicles. But this benefits our taxpayers in the sense that we’re saving money and we’re being fiscally responsible with their money,” Doyle stated. I have no issues with it.

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H2 Green Steel and BMW Group sign final agreement on delivery of CO2-reduced steel

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In a pioneering move, both companies have therefore agreed to have 40% of the pre-consumer steel scrap of the volumes returned to H2 Green Steel's electric arc furnaces for re-cycling. According to H2 Green Steel’s definition of green steel, actual CO 2 reductions and improving circularity are both key.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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The Michigan Assembly plant is getting a third shift as Ford continues to lean on gas vehicle sales to bolster its finances. The automaker then paused shipments of the F-150 Lightning in February , opting to prioritize gas F-150 output and deliveries. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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In addition to financial issues, such as where incentives are available and how much driving electric will save you compared to filling up with gasoline, the deciding factor for ranking the states was the density of available public charging. The gap between states, particularly on the critical charging issue, was dramatic. California.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. Hybrid cars use batteries for some driving needs and gas for others. Exploring Ways to Green Your Current & Future Vehicles.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. The EV definitely serves best-in-design for Mattel! EV Chargers on Every National Highway.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

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The summary report examines three main categories of user charges: charges based on fuel consumption, on distance traveled, and on congestion levels. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). User Charges Based on Distance Traveled (VMT Fees). —Huang et al. —Huang et al.