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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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EPA Issues Emission Rule Change Proposals for Light and Medium Vehicles

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On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) weighed in on the matter, issuing the first suggested changes for the 2027-2032 model years. Officially, the EPA is not allowed to mandate that carmakers build electric vehicles. transportation sector for four years," according to the EPA.

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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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Official EPA estimates are not yet available. Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability. Net pricing after tax credits could be as low as $68,495, including $995 destination.

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REE’s P7-C becomes first ‘x-by-wire’ EV certified in US, may qualify for up to $100k in incentives

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Around the same time as that news, REE stated that EPA certification and confirmed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification-feasibility of its x-by-wire system in the P7 platform was underway, and it remained on track to begin its first EV deliveries before the end of 2023.

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Nissan sold 30,200 LEAFs in US in 2014, up 33.6% YoY; 2.4% of Nissan brand sales

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With seating for up to five passengers, LEAF offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 84 miles (135 km) on a fully-charged battery and MPGe ratings of 126 city, 101 highway and 114 combined.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

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They require two separate powertrains, are heavier, still use gas and require maintenance like oil changes. Minimum EPA EV Range of 30 Miles: The current federal EV tax credit does not have a minimum EPA EV battery range, but rather has a 5 kWh minimum battery size requirement for an electric vehicle to qualify for the tax credit.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000 —for those who are EV tax credit eligible—under the latest round of Tesla price cuts made last weekend. Badged the G 580 with EQ Technology, this model will allow a trick G-Turn on low-friction surfaces, and it might return more than 300 miles of EPA range.

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