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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

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A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. MPGe to 59.5

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GAO report finds DOE not actively considering any applications for Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program

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The ATVM loan program was established in 2007 by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) to provide up to $25 billion in loans for projects to produce more fuel-efficient passenger vehicles and their components. billion in loan authority or $4.2 The fiscal year 2009 continuing resolution provided the ATVM loan program with $7.5

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Ohio State University Takes Top Spot at 2009 EcoCAR Competition with EREV Design

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The next-generation design predicts a 300% increase in fuel economy over the production 4-cylinder vehicle. Mississippi State University was awarded third place for its EREV, fueled by B20 biodiesel. Plug-in capability. Renewable fuels (when a liquid fuel is required). Powertrain diversity.

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DOE Finalizes $5.9 Billion Loan for Ford Motor Company

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billion to Ford Motor Company to transform factories across Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio to produce more fuel efficient models. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has closed on its loan offer of $5.9 Earlier post.). The program was appropriated $7.5 The program was appropriated $7.5

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