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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

Green Car Congress

The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. of torque that is good for 4.3

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4 Wondering how this compares to other ‘fast’ cars? Check this out !

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Looking and feeling like every F-150, but not.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Towing capacity: 8,000 pounds for the WT; 10,000 pounds for the RST.