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Jaguar E-Type Zero production, fuel-economy standards, and 2020 Kia Soul EV: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

A study shows little support for reduced fuel economy standards in the United States. And what exactly are WLTP standards? All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Jaguar plans to put the electric E-Type Zero into production. The 2020 Kia Soul EV steps out in front of the camera in a new round of spy photos.

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Model Y safety, tighter EPA standards, EV-to-EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Model Y gets crash-tested. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds?

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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DOE revises petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, tightening CAFE requirements – Charged EVs

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has revised its procedures for calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs. The Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) is used by the EPA to assess automakers’ compliance with the DOT’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

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2019 Honda Insight, Chevy Bolt EV fast charging, and fuel economy commentary: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? All of this and more on Green Car Reports. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The 2019 Honda Insight.

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2013 Green Car Buyers Guide: Hybrids, Diesels, Plug-Ins

Green Car Reports

It's autumn, which means that new 2013 cars are now showing up in dealerships all across the country. With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Not surprisingly, the.

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AAA: EV HVAC use in frigid temperatures causes substantial drop in range

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AAA conducted primary research to understand the effects of ambient temperature on the range and equivalent fuel economy of five battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold throughout the United States: the BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S 75D and the Volkswagen e-Golf. Evaluated ambient temperatures included 20°F, 75°F and 95°F.

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