Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively. 50% clean power target. Collaborating on cross-border transmission projects, including for renewable energy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. compared to 2005 levels.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Conventional renewable fuel is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared with petroleum-based fuels. The RFS calls for further growth in advanced biofuels made from biological materials and that reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared with petroleum-based fuels. billion gallons.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

The report concludes that while CCS can play an important role in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions thereby preserving the option of using coal and other abundant domestic fossil energy resources, it faces a key barrier in the lack of a price on carbon.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

As examples of SUV/MPV-style electric vehicle fuel efficiency, the 2016 Tesla Model X AWD - 75D is EPA-rated at 93 MPGe combined city/highway; the Model X AWD - P90D is EPA-rated at 89 MPGe; and the 2016 BYD e6 compact MPV is EPA-rated at 72 MPGe. No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. Better Cars ….

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and CAFE standards increase new LDV fuel economy through model year 2025 and beyond, with more fuel-efficient new vehicles gradually replacing older vehicles on the road and raising the fuel efficiency of the LDV stock by an average of 2.0% per year, from 21.5 l/100 km) in 2012 to 37.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

GHG levels from the MY 2016 fleet-wide average of 250 g/mi, using different technology pathways to achieve the reductions. For the upcoming rulemaking, EPA and NHTSA expect to continue to develop standards on an attribute-based approach, using the vehicle size measure of footprint, as in the recent MY 2012-2016 rulemaking.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Some clean energy production, such as generating electricity by capturing excess heat at manufacturing facilities, is ineligible for the production tax credit because it is not expressly listed in the code, while other types of energy production generating significant air pollution receive sizable tax subsidies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

President Obama has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and to issue the next phase of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards by March 2016. Energy Security Trust Fund and tax credits for advanced vehicles and biofuels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Energy efficiency improvements and the increased use of renewables are other key factors that moderate the projected growth in energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Assuming no changes in policy related to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions grow slowly, but do not again reach 2005 levels until 2027. Transportation updates.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. DOT will also evaluate applications based on their ability to reduce emissions and collaborate across the public and private sector. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Details on this program can be found here or here.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Automakers and major environmental organizations stood behind the President as he unveiled a new national regime of higher CAFE and greenhouse gas emission standards. It’s far from a slam dunk. Such as the $1.1

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). General Motors, the parent company of Cadillac, announced by the year 2035 they will only be selling zero-emission vehicles. Making a Statement for the Brand. Cadillac has tried electrifying cars before. Driving Cadillac into the future.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

seconds of the 2016 A3 Cabriolet (1.8 US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron will begin at $37,900 for a Premium package, rising to $46,800 for the top-end Prestige package. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits (e.g., federal tax credit of $4,168).

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Plug in America

MARCH 22, 2024

The recently finalized standards are simply a continuation of vehicle standards to protect human health and limit emissions. The target amount of average tailpipe emissions gets a bit lower each year, resulting in progressively cleaner cars. Tailpipe emissions are toxic. EPA standards aren’t new. Why do these standards matter?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2016

They will apply statewide to vehicle purchases or leases effective 29 March 2016. When combined with the $7,500 federal tax credit for battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the California rebates provide savings of up to $11,500.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Innovative Technology for Emissions-free Driving Mirai translates as future in Japanese. The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The by-product of this chemical reaction is water vapor that harmlessly drips from the tailpipe, making the Mirai a zero-emission vehicle.

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EV Connect

MARCH 8, 2021

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) is reportedly prepared to tell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that its proposal to significantly reduce vehicle emissions through the 2032 model year is wildly unrealistic. As unhappy as it makes me to admit this, I’m siding with the automotive lobby on this one.

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