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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). Source: EPA. >. through the uptake of carbon and storage in forests, vegetation and soils.

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. The 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is available now at Hyundai dealerships.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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With the eVito in 2018 and the eSprinter in 2019, Mercedes-Benz Vans has taken on an important role in the segment for locally emission-free cargo transport in urban areas. kWh/100km) available now with high-torque electric motor and 421 kilometers range as well as the fully electric EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. It will be available for purchase online at Amazon, evsolutions.com, and Home Depot beginning 30 January 2018 at a starting MSRP of $469. This ensures that they are safe, durable and meet our high standards.

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Infineon introduces first Trusted Platform Module specifically for automotive cybersecurity

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At the first Infineon Automotive Cybersecurity Forum in Munich on 25 October 2018, experts from the automotive as well as security industry will discuss how to apply the expertise gained in other areas to connected cars. With the new OPTIGA TPM 2.0 Secured communication throughout the vehicle’s service life.

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Toshiba introduces new automotive Ethernet-AVB bridge; working with Qualcomm on advanced connected car systems

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The new Toshiba TC9560XBG Ethernet bridge solution and TC9560AXBG, with CAN-FD features, are available now, with volume production slated to begin in October 2016. The Snapdragon 602A processor and X12 LTE modem are commercially available now.

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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officially launched the NIO ES6 on December 15, 2018 during the annual NIO Day celebration in Shanghai. The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. seconds for the top model.

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