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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. We believe the fastest way to lower greenhouse gases in the transportation sector is to offer drivers lower carbon choices that meet their needs.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. Sommer also suggested Congress should enact a multi-year extension of the incentives for commercial and private investment in small and large-scale alternative-fuel vehicle infrastructure.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. The carbon-pattern on the door armrest panels was a nice touch. Consumers with low but steady incomes can get into a reliable new car, with a strong national dealer network to stand behind it.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L Being realistic, no one will be buying a high-performance Mustang for making bread and milk runs. This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel. V8 for extra performance.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time. All seats are covered in Bridge of Weir Scottish leather, which is made with a low carbon process. Visit your local Lincoln dealer and give the Corsair Grand Touring PHEV a spin.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles. These incentives help to pay the difference between alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. Currently, these powertrains are primarily installed in shuttle buses and delivery trucks.

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