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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

In a nutshell, the DOE is seeking to revise how it calculates petroleum-equivalent fuel economy ratings for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids under CAFE. Examples cited by Reuters suggest machines like the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid could fall from 88.2 Reuters is reporting the concerns were sent to the U.S. MPGe to 59.5

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Nissan plans to add at least 500 quick-charging stations to US in next 18 months, tripling the quick-charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Nissan plans to triple the current electric vehicle quick-charging infrastructure in the United States with the addition of at least 500 quick-charging stations in the next 18 months, including the greater Washington DC area’s first fast-charge network. Nissan outlined the strategy at the Washington Auto Show. Earlier post.)

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Especially if there are no public EV chargers nearby, you may opt for Level 2 chargers that are compatible with all plug-in EVs. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program The NEVI program makes funding available to all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico for EV charging projects along AFCs.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV charging. times more than in 2018.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update. trillion in 2026.”

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

For example, President Obama has issued the United States the challenge of having one million plug-in hybrids on the road by the end of 2015—a goal which many keynote speakers supported but also identified significant barriers to achieving. Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., Dr. Luca Guala, Systemica.

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The lowly refuse truck offers the perfect use case for electrification

Charged EVs

Again, it really depends, but in the neighborhood of between 70 and 100 miles. Route length really depends, but in the neighborhood of between 70 and 100 miles. Mack Trucks has been building refuse vehicles for decades, so it’s no surprise to find that the company is now building an electric refuse truck.