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T&E: Electric bus orders in Europe more than doubled to 1,031 units in 2017; ~9% share of new registrations

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The number of battery-electric buses ordered in Europe more than doubled in 2017 compared to 2016, reaching 1,031 vehicles, according to a new analysis by environmental NGO Transport & Environment. T&E estimates this to be equivalent to around 9% market share of new registrations in 2018. VDL: 500 units. Solaris: 330 units.

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Webinar: How To Pick The Right Electric Vehicle

EV Life

Plus, Peter Glenn of EV Life shared his expertise on the EV buying process and provide details on how his website helps customers save thousands. Finally, we hosted a Q&A session to help people feel confident about buying or leasing their next EV. Heather Hochrein is driven to create an inclusive clean energy economy.

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MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

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The recommended policies would require manufacturers to make more fuel-efficient cars; encourage consumers to buy them; and then drive them in a fuel-efficient manner. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).

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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

Cars That Think

Anything more ambitious, and I would start being a little skeptical that it would be attainable,” says Seaver Wang , a climate and energy researcher at the Breakthrough Institute. Moreover, powering a service-oriented economy, Rhode Island’s grid doesn’t have to accommodate many energy-intensive manufacturing firms.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. mpg, and 33.0

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

seconds, but straight line speed is not why anyone should be buying a BRZ. If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter,

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