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Hertz adds smart fortwo EVs to rental fleet, partners with Starwood Hotels on Hertz Global EV program

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Hertz Global EV will be the first company to provide a range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and charging stations on a car sharing and rental basis at global scale. The smart fortwo electric drive joins EVs from the other manufacturers as part of Hertz Global EV’s fleet. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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CARB Approves THINK City as Type II ZEV

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The THINK City has a range of 100 miles, which meets CARB’s Type II ZEV Tier requirements, and uses an advanced lithium-ion battery developed by Ener1. CARB certification is critical for fleet sales, not just in California, but in the other CARB states as well. THINK will begin delivering vehicles to fleet customers soon.

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Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

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The starting price of the 2012 model is more than $1,000 below the 2011 base model. The lower base price is possible in part because of a wider range of options and configurations that come with the expansion of Volt production for sale nationally, GM said. Six-year/100,000-mile* corrosion protection coverage.

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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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California categorizes ZEVs by Type (I to V), based on the zero-emissions range. The longer the range, the higher the Type and the more credits generated for the automaker. To receive fast refueling credits manufacturers must apply to ARB with the information and documentation. — Modifications to ZEV rule. ZEV Credit table.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6

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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to switch to an all-hybrid fleet within three years, and is leasing 753 hybrids from GSA this year: 334 Ford Fusions, 273 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, 145 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles and one Honda Insight. Tags: Fleets Hybrids Policy. They’re very expensive vehicles. capital’s limited.

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Personal: One in a Million

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I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). The post Personal: One in a Million first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.