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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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UCS: ride-hailing trips can produce nearly 70% greater emissions compared to private car trips

Green Car Congress

A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) finds that the rising use of ride-hailing services is increasing carbon emissions, with ride-hailing trips producing nearly 70% greater emissions compared to the trips they are replacing. Error bars for bus and rail emissions represent variability among cities. Source: UCS.

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Alumobility study shows next-generation aluminum doors can offer automakers an affordable, lightweight solution

Green Car Congress

Alumobility, a non-profit organization focused on solutions to advance the adoption of aluminum automotive body sheet, announced the results of its technical study demonstrating affordable lightweighting through the proposed conversion of a mass-produced C-segment SUV passenger door from steel to aluminum.

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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

Teslarati

Stellantis’ investment in Tiamat supports its goal to provide customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility worldwide. Our customers are asking for emissions-free vehicles that offer a combination of robust driving range, performance, and affordability. Sodium is also available abundantly around the world.

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Volkswagen CEO discusses electric Golf, Tiguan, and affordable ID 2all EV models

Electrek

As it transitions to fully electric, zero-emission vehicles, Volkswagen looks to maintain its position in the auto industry. Part of this plan includes transforming iconic brand names like the Golf and Tiguan to electric while adding new EVs to the lineup, such as VW’s new affordable ID 2all concept.

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This startup just launched an ‘affordable’ fully electric smart RV based on the Ford E-Transit

Electrek

Who says you can’t adventure in style with zero emissions and at a reasonable price? And the best part is that the electric RV is offered at an affordable price through its subscription model, with deliveries expected to begin in April.