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Plug In America partnering with National Automobile Drivers Association to train dealers nationwide

Plug in America

On March 11, at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Plug In America announced that it is partnering with NADA and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to educate franchised auto dealerships nationwide on electric vehicles. said NADA president and CEO Mike Stanton.

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Why are electrical automobile names so unholy?

Baua Electric

The prospect to call a unutilized automobile is treasured, a billion-dollar branding workout with many years of attainable endurance. Many cars have names which have been round for 20-plus years — even if the underlying automobile has modified. Making its debut in 1934, the Chevrolet Suburban is the oldest badge in U.S.

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

Green Car Congress

NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Nearly all auto manufacturers have announced new electric vehicle models, and five manufacturers have voluntarily agreed with California to achieve stricter greenhouse gas requirements.

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Are Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Doing the Right Thing By Snubbing EVs?

The Truth About Cars

The event was hosted by a trio of Japanese CEOs and their top engineers to explain to the world how they planned on tackling emissions regulations without being overwhelmingly reliant on battery electric automobiles. That was its plan for cleaner, downsized 1.4-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Hyundai Motor signs MOU to commercialize hydrogen fuel-cell-propulsion systems for marine vessels

Green Car Congress

We hope our decades-long experience and capabilities in hydrogen fuel cell technologies, combined with the expertise of Hyundai Global Service and Korean Register in the maritime industry, will usher in a new era of greener and cleaner shipping. Hyundai Motor commercialized the Tucson ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2013.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

The new targets and incentives will help tackle emissions, as well as bring fuel savings to transport operators and cleaner air for all Europeans. Data shows that currently there is no public charging or refueling infrastructure suitable for electric or hydrogen trucks whatsoever.

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Honda unveils new CR-V Hybrid SUV at Auto Shanghai 2017

Green Car Congress

The CR-V Hybrid is scheduled to go on sale in China in the second half of 2017 from Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda plans to begin sales of a new electric vehicle, developed as a China-exclusive model, in 2018.

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