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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy'

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Crosscheck if your current earnings or savings can finance a down payment or monthly premiums and the fuel demand. Extra Costs. Often sports cars can end up as orphans, going out of production quickly.

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Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins; failure of “mainstream consumer bias”

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These large investments presuppose that a dense, elaborate network of charging stations is required to meet the needs of mainstream PEV driver—and may be based on experience with other alternative fuel vehicles. Making loans and financing more accessible for PEV buyers.

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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

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Some fear that the new rules will penalize startups such as Lucid and Rivian, which are selling pricey luxury vehicles, presumably as the first phase of an iterative strategy to work their way to more affordable EVs (as Tesla originally planned to do). Lucid’s sedans currently start at over $80,000, and Rivian’s pickups start at $72,500.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. New Zealanders need access to safe, affordable, convenient and sustainable travel choices. Successful schemes should be designed to capture CO2, fuel economy, NOx and safety benefits.