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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

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But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. It does not mandate the sales of electric vehicles, and gas-powered cars and trucks could still be sold. It's not a ban on cars or internal-combustion engine cars. The future is electric,” he said.

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Biden Administration pulls back rule that revises EV mileage ratings

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car companies meet federal fuel efficiency standards while maintaining the ability to sell gas-powered pickups and SUVs that are big money makers. The previous rules aimed to have 67 percent, or roughly two-thirds, of all new cars be electric by 2032. BREAKING You might not own an electric vehicle by 2032, after all.

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EPA, DOT unveil the next generation of fuel economy labels

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Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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The transition away from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is going full throttle in the United States, and that includes the iconic yellow school bus. Here are several reasons for school districts to switch to electric buses. The more vehicles that switch to running on electricity, the better.

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Report: Trump offered to nix EV incentives for $1B donation from Big Oil

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But the oil industry has still complained about Biden policies—particularly the new EPA emissions rules. ExxonMobil and Chevron—the two largest U.S. energy companies—also reported their biggest profits in a decade last year. Yet oil companies have been hesitant to fund Trump’s campaign, according to the report.

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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. To meet these standards, vehicles must undergo an extensive, long-established testing process, regardless of whether the vehicle operates on gasoline or electricity.

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How Corporations Can Help the U.S. Reach its EV Goals

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The general assumption seems to be that Americans will simply ditch their gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of EVs. Amazon announced an investment of nearly $1 billion in an all-electric delivery truck fleet last October. The New York Police Department began its shift to electric vehicles last September.