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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the details of their long-anticipated energy and climate change legislation on Wednesday, 12 May. A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices.

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Study suggests policymakers need to move beyond alt fuels hype to decarbonize transport successfully

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In the study, published in the journal Nature Energy , Noel Melton, Jonn Axsen and Daniel Sperling conduct a media analysis to show how society’s attention has skipped among alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology between 1980 and 2013, including methanol, natural gas, plug-in electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen and biofuels.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs for the radio and climate controls, so Lexus earned our praise. In 2016 we were so taken by that year’s RX that three staffers had to take a closer look: Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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NextGen Climate America. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. National Grid.

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Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

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Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. In fact, the Air Force is aiming to get half of its domestic jet fuel from alternative sources by 2016.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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The interior has a dual-zone automatic climate system with adjustable rear vents, power windows, door locks and mirrors, logo-embroidered carpet mats, electronic parking brake, remote access with push button stop/start, folding heated power side mirrors and multiple cup holders. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Photos by Lex Adams. [

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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The UVO telematics allows for remote setting of the climate control, locking and unlocking the doors, Find My Car, and other convenience features. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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