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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

Conversely, don't let the other side oversell things -- while reducing tailpipe emissions is a necessary step forward in fighting the negative effects of climate change, the production of the materials needed for electric and electrified vehicles has its own environmental toll. It's not a ban on cars or internal-combustion engine cars.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

WEBSTER • FREE PRESS AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR• April 21, 2009 Print this page E-mail this article Share this article Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. WEBSTER A 100 m.p.g. Yep, a truck.

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How NI plans to innovate in the EV test and measurement industry and unlock the power of data

Charged EVs

NI’s CEO reports an industry-wide recognition that test data is an underutilized asset and many systems need to be rebuilt to take better advantage of very rich data sets. Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Yet, as noted in a Clean Air Task Force report , “To date … there has been hardly any conversation among policy analysts, let alone high-level policymakers, about how such a massive [energy] infrastructure initiative should be undertaken.” Equally, the state has long had a subsidy plan to help low-income residents buy EVs.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. The conversion is simple. 3Prong Power is the only plug-in conversion company in the East Bay.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. I would buy a Volt for $40K. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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