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Those who flew in 2020 had twice the environmental impact of those in 2019

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Until recently, the energy intensity of domestic flying was higher than the energy intensity of driving light-duty vehicles (cars and light trucks). However, the energy intensity of flying became lower than that of long-wheel-base light-duty vehicles starting in 1995, and of short-wheel-base light-duty vehicles starting in 2005. (A

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Tesla Recalled 2.2 Million Vehicles for Too-Small Warning Lights

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million vehicles for an issue with the size of its warning lights. Tesla is recalling nearly every vehicle it’s sold because the font size of the ABS warning light is too small. The recall impacts the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2014 Model X, and 2019-2014 Model Y.

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CNCDA: registration of electrified vehicles up 3.6% in California in 2019, while total car reg down 5.5%

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Registrations of new electrified light-duty vehicles (HEVS, PHEVs and EVs) in California rose 3.6% to 250,566 units in 2019, up from 241,970 units, according to the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), using data from IHS. Overall, the California new light-duty vehicle market declined 5.5% in 2019.

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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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The biggest drop was in April 2020 (a reduction of 40% compared with April 2019) followed by a gradual rebound later in the year. In December 2020, the reduction was 11% compared with December 2019. Overall , vehicle miles traveled in 2020 were down 13% compared with 2019. Total consumption (millions of gallons).

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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Let’s start at the beginning, in 2014. In the latter portion of 2014 the project was approved by CEO Tim Cook. A product unveiling in 2019 was generally believed. Through several other negotiations, light glimmered in an actual agreement with VW. Throughout its tenure, the project maintained the Titan name within Apple.

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Groupe Renault introduces fuel-cell range extenders into its light commercial electric vehicles

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Groupe Renault is extending the range of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen will be available at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Tested since 2014, Groupe Renault’s hydrogen technology was developed in partnership with Symbio, a Groupe Michelin subsidiary. Renault KANGOO Z.E.

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Toyota to showcase next-generation Mirai Concept FCEV at 2019 Tokyo show

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Toyota will preview the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Handling is light and easy on winding roads, while highway driving produces an exceptional sense of power at all speeds. Full details of the next-generation Mirai’s improved performance will be released at a later date.

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