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Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

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Gasoline superusers drive three times more miles than the average driver (30,348 miles per year, compared to 8,698), are more likely to drive pickups and SUVs, and are more likely to live in rural areas. Louisiana, Wyoming, and Mississippi are the states with the highest concentration of superusers, while Houston, Detroit, St.

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UAW calls on Biden admin to soften proposed vehicle emissions cuts

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has urged the Biden administration to reconsider its proposed vehicle emissions cuts, which would require 67% of new cars to be electric by 2032. The UAW highlighted the importance of recognizing the existing dominance of profitable light-duty trucks and SUVs in the domestic auto assembly footprint.

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AMP to show new battery-electric “all-American” SUV at Detroit International Auto Show

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an electric vehicle company specializing in SUV Electric Vehicles, will unveil an expansion of their product line with a battery-electric version of an “iconic American SUV” at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. AMP Holding Inc., Earlier post.).

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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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The Ultium Platform will: Enable GM to make nearly every type of vehicle across its different brands and up and down the portfolio by building everything from affordable, high-volume crossovers and passenger cars to full-size pickups and SUVs, performance, and commercial vehicles. million to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. No emissions are generated. Volkswagen also showed a Cross Coupé compact SUV concept equipped with a similar powertrain concept, showing the extent of the MQB’s modularity.

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Stellantis unit authentic pleads to blame to legal in U.S. diesel emissions probe

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Palma, conspired to avoid air pollution requirements and acquire EPA certifications for loads of 1000’s of SUVs and pickup vehicles underneath fraudelant pretenses,” Associate Legal professional Normal Todd Kim of the Justice Area’s Atmosphere and Herbal Assets Category stated in a observation.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L This equates to CO 2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer (320.26 New Audi SQ5. Click to enlarge.

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