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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. Covered vehicles include new buses, trucks, locomotives, ferries, tug boats, and cargo handling equipment, as well as the availability of electric vehicle charging equipment statewide.

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 Lightweighting.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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All four trims come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters, but Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity (and treat) to drive the Civic Sport Touring with the 6-speed manual (6MT) that is also an option on the Sport model. Opt for the EX or Sport Touring models and the turbocharged 1.5-liter mpg combined.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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Here’s the Peugeot lion with a dichroic treatment on it to signify that it’s electric, apparently the badge changes colour according to the light and angle, to me from here it looks blue. Coming round the front you’ve got your automatic lights and alloy wheels. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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The intended application is light-, medium-, and heavy-duty markets including hybrid architectures. In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. With the 2016 start date, that gives the team three years to complete the R&D efforts in this area. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge. Your numbers may differ.

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