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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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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

In 2019, the European Union and the United States both mandated minimum noise requirements for electric vehicles operating at low speeds in order to alert nearby pedestrians: “at least 56 decibels when traveling under 12 mph (20 km/h)” in Europe and “ 43 to 64 decibels when they are moving at less than 18.6 mph” in the United States.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. In California, it is 134 mpg. Most public chargers are Level 2 or Level 3.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy.

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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. Wind noise is absent, and the cab is rock solid, making for a bank vault silence and smoothness. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. Looking and feeling like every F-150, but not.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Heck, you can even get to 55 mph in second, so wringing-out the speed and approaching red line is what this car loves and is built to do. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

seconds from 50-70 mph. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27 seconds with 4.2

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