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UAI and EFC call EPA MOVES2014 emissions model treatment of ethanol “seriously flawed”; call for peer review

Green Car Congress

MOVES2014 is the latest version of MOVES and includes the effects of the Tier 3 rule as well the impacts of other EPA rulemakings promulgated since the last MOVES release in 2010; new emissions data; and new features that users have requested. EPA has advised states to use MOVES2014 in SIP development as expeditiously as possible.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. The group is using EPA recommendations to assess numerous test plans. Earlier post.)

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

EV Adoption

Converting this to estimated EPA range suggests range of roughly 282 miles. Last year in the US DHL Express tested deliveries using nine Ford Transit 350HD vans electrified by Lightning eMotors. If each OEM has a different approach to their battery buffer range, then the EPA numbers become less trustworthy. CAN AM Spyder F3-S.

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California environmental lawyer forecasts the future of state and federal emissions regulations

Charged EVs

Charged : We’re all waiting to see what President Biden’s EPA is going to do in terms of updating the federal emissions standards. Charged : Do you think some automakers could gain a competitive advantage if the EPA imposes more stringent standards? It’s very rare that EPA ever does a rule that somebody doesn’t challenge.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford Fiesta :Interesting English conversion. Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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