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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

CN EV Post

The price war in China's auto industry has intensified the wait-and-see mood among car buyers, and Li Auto 's move helps to allay potential consumers' concerns to some extent. He said at the time in the comments section of that Weibo that Li Auto's models would not be reduced in price.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

The goal of the mandate is to improve the environment by spurring the sale of vehicles with alternative powertrains thus reducing carbon emissions. —Auto Alliance. Maryland is one of nine states that has adopted California’s ZEV Mandate. SB 1234 is a good step in the right direction.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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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. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s Follow the money.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

After all, the board’s main function is to regulate smog — not greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. “Why don’t they ask the dealers to go out and start their cars every third day?&# Protheroe asked.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We also think that with more people realizing that global warming is our greatest challenge, and that evolving the transportation sector to zero-carbon via cellulosic ethanol plug-in hybrids plus electricity from renewable sources may be our best strategy, the discussions about payback are a narrow answer to big questions.

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