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ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

Green Car Congress

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

Green Car Congress

Along with our partners like Clean Cities, our team works extremely hard to encourage the use of clean-vehicle technologies, such as alternative fuels, replacing older engines, and use of electric and hybrid vehicles. US EPA’s Clean Diesel Program: Diesel emissions account for 6.3 —Harold P.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Blink Charging

The EPA is expecting to award at least another $500 million in funding under the 2023 CSB rebate program and a further $400 million via grant funding. Currently, the EPA is accepting applications to the 2023 CSB Rebate Program until Jan.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund : Administered by the EPA, this funding supports all projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other exciting elements include billions for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, as well as the Grants to Reduce Air Pollution at Ports, and a number of alternative fuel (hydrogen, biofuels etc.)

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger. extended range).

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Corsa Ginetta-Zytek to Race as Hybrid at Lime Rock

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) along with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SAE International have recognized the Series as the first and only motorsports body to meet the criteria for “green racing.” All Series entries compete on street-legal alternative fuels: low-sulfur diesel; E10; cellulosic E85; and hybrid power.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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