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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

Green Car Congress

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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As Nissan noted in an experiment conducted that year in Bangkok, “noise levels [peaked] at above 90db on the street, compared to 21db which is the running noise of a Nissan LEAF powertrain, even quieter than a library (around 30db).” mph” in the United States. Why does this matter?

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. Like the tax credit for new EVs, the used EV tax credit included an AGI cap and must be sold by a licensed dealer.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

If you are not familiar with it, make sure your Volkswagen dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive that spotlights this feature. 4 becomes the ID4 and the Nissan LEAF becomes the Nissan Leaf. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The 6-speed manual has been dropped, so if having a third pedal is your thing, best get to your Subaru dealer soon for one of the 2023s. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Photos by John Faulkner and Subaru. Video by Subaru.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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Consumers with low but steady incomes can get into a reliable new car, with a strong national dealer network to stand behind it. When we reviewed the 2017 Mirage, Mitsubishi said it is a “small car for big city life” and a “value equation…of top fuel economy, attractive pricing and one of the best new car warranties.”