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DOE revises petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, tightening CAFE requirements – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The PEF represents a related concept, but it’s used for a different purpose. In 2021, the NRDC and Sierra Club petitioned the DOE to update the regulations, which included a “multiplier” that significantly inflated the calculated fuel economy of EVs. The PEF was last revised in 2020, when it was set at 82,049 Wh per gallon.

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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Kia The Kia EV9 SUV was teased at the manufacturer’s auto show. GM EV sedan concept. The company’s EV sedan concept could be the Malibu EV. EVs charging AAA network The Auto Association of America motor club is expanding its services for EV owners with a pilot program in 16 metro areas. Kia EV9 SUV. Hyundai Kona.

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It's Got a Name: Chevrolet "Volt" Plug-in Hybrid

Plugs and Cars

With an Auto Show overview article dated tomorrow, Sunday, Jan 7, the New York Times becomes the first publication to name the much-anticipated GM plug-in hybrid vehicle. General Motors will unveil an electric concept car, the Chevrolet Volt, which has created the most buzz in advance of the show.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. Getaround Getaround is free to join, similar in concept to Turo.

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

Green Car Congress

The reduction in weight was achieved with a lightweight construction concept using steel components. The Golf’s multi-collision braking system has already won a safety innovation award from Germany’s largest automobile club (ADAC). Last but not least, the Auto Hold function prevents unintentional rolling from a standstill position.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

I dunno if it’s the biggest surprise, but the most pleasing news of 2022 was the way the irrepressible die-hards in what remains of the Aussie auto industry leapt on the opportunity EV presents. It can’t come too soon and it’s a good bet it will come from China. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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