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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. Softer on trucks, fewer EVs, and about 38 mpg by 2032 The easing of it all would mean a real-world fleet efficiency average of about 38 mpg, according to the agency—way down from 43.5

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EVs Aren’t Good at Towing. What’s the Solution?

Clean Fleet Report

When you imagine hauling cargo, you likely think of a Toyota Tacoma instead of a Tesla. Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles lose efficiency when they tow by getting fewer miles per gallon (mpg), but the loss is worse for EVs. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. One of these limitations is towing. What’s the Solution?

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV – 7,988.

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Toyota, too, Says No

Plugs and Cars

"Automakers get it this time, calling for up to a 40% increase to 35 mpg by 2022, the first increase since 1985. Toyota, in Open Road Blog , the official Blog of Toyota responding to NY Times Columnist Thomas Friedman's Et Tu, Toyota? As an industry they must oppose even the meager Congressional call for 35mpg by 2020.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

As consumer demand has shifted, companies like Toyota have added more fuel efficient models. This shift is likely to have a lasting impact on the auto industry, as manufacturers scramble to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Electric Cars and The Volt by Seth Leitman

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric Cars and The Volt Can Transform America and the Auto Industry TODAY!!! While a series hybrid is good, the Toyota Prius gets 100 miles per gallon because after the 20 miles of pure EV mode, it kicks into a hybrid-electric car. Toyota is basically 100 miles per gallon. a day to charge up! So, what is there to do?

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