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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

Green Car Congress

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong.

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Tesla stores, plug-in Jeeps, EPA fuel-economy, Colorado charging: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla reversed its decision to go online only, and is keeping many stores open. An annual EPA report shows rising fuel-economy standards are working—just as the EPA plans to gut them. Fiat Chrysler announced two new plug-in Jeeps for Europe.

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Tesla Model 3 Status, Audi Q6 Electric SUV, 2016 Mazda Miata Gas Mileage: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we check in on the Tesla Model 3 electric car and the Audi Q6 electric SUV "coupe," and report on the fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata sports car. Check out Chevrolet Volt deals, Google's near-purchase of Tesla, and the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in our Week in Reverse feature and.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

Green Car Congress

New OEMs such as Tesla, Next EV have changed the way cars are conceived, built and sold. Tech Mafia—Google, Apple have invested billions of dollars in user experience. It stated that the traditional core areas such as car body design, fuel economy etc.,

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. The practice of calling out everything to the Google assistant takes some getting used to and feels a bit ahead of itself at times. News: Tesla Model S & X Updated. Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. Duck in back.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

There are also speculative reports of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility looking to list on the stock exchanges, given the attractive valuations EV makers like Tesla, Rivian and VinFast have enjoyed around the world (despite the reality checks they were given recently, with valuations correcting).

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