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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

Green Car Congress

Secondly, the climate agenda becomes more urgent and even more is expected from technological progress. promote dialogue with relevant stakeholders on a voluntary fuel labeling scheme. carry out competitiveness proofing exercise for major future initiatives, including those with a significant impact on the automotive industry.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The customizable settings use the functions of the climate control system, the seat settings of heat, ventilation and massage, lighting and music to enable a wellness environment tailored to the mood and need of the passengers. Clean Fleet Report’s test S500 has $15,180 in options, making the final price $127,330.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

Green Car Congress

The initiative complements the European Clean Transport Facility which, through the European Investment Bank, serves to provide more immediate financial relief to the sector. The priorities in this area also include work on renewable/alternative fuels and related drivetrains.

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Ford Executive Talks Plug-Ins

Plug In Partners

Feb 17, 2006 SYNOPSIS: Lewis Booth acknowledged the importance of climate change and the responsibility to take action, calling for greater support for a more holistic approach to the challenges raised by sustainable mobility. This is a major announcement from a major manufacturer.

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Tesla Giga Canada makes sense: CN Minister emphasizes auto industry’s new “supplier of choice” [Opinion]

Teslarati

CN seems to be hyper-focused on developing its green supply chain and catering to the auto industry. By partnering with Volkswagen and Mercedes, Canada is strengthening its leadership role as a world-class automotive innovation ecosystem for clean transportation solutions. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. What about Tesla?

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is arguably the most significant piece of climate legislation the United States has ever seen, including significant investments in clean energy and consumer incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. How the IRA will help tackle climate change.