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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Source: EPA. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. EPA and DOT are proposing two new label designs for comment. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Coupled with advancements in cell technology and cell chemistry, the maximum DC charging power has also been increased from 150 kW to 170 kW, permitting recharging from 10 to 80% capacity in about 31 minutes. Under ideal Level-2 charging conditions, the Audi Q8 e-tron can recharge in around 13 hours at 9.6 hours at 19.2kW (240V/80A).

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

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Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. To recharge, you can top off your vehicle via a fuel cell stack in about five minutes.

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Biggest points of EV skepticism have widely been met, study shows

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According to the survey results, the top seven incentives that would motivate EV skeptics to consider buying an electric vehicle are as follows: The ability of an EV to travel 400 miles or more on a single charge. The first was the Tesla Model S Long Range in 2020 , which had an EPA-rated 402 miles per charge.

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First drive in the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70: A beauty of an EV… just not for long trips

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This past weekend, I got my first official taste of the Genesis brand by taking the GV70 EV 333+ miles from Chicago to Des Moines and back. I was given my loaner with about 205 miles of range left, but still had to recharge three times on my way to Des Moines (about 333 miles). I averaged 2.7

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2013 Honda Fit EV begins leasing 20 July in California and Oregon for $389/month

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The Fit EV received the highest fuel-efficiency rating given yet by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with an adjusted combined mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, with a fuel consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 miles. EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating is 82 miles.

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Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

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Each day, they will recharge the batteries in their electric car for the next leg of the trip, while giving presentations and workshops about the technologies. The National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) includes data from 150,147 households gathered between March 2008 and May 2009 on four levels: household, person, vehicle and travel day.