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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

The new regulation, which would not apply to sales of used automobiles or light trucks, would take effect starting with model year 2027. If you are a politician, automaker, Big Oil lobbyist, or regular person who thinks the rule is bad for the auto industry and/or consumers, argue on the merits.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

I spent 33 years in the automobile business, the equivalent of 96 human years. I also worked with senior executives& of well-respected automobile companies who were total sleazebags. I first met& “Perry” at a Honda dealership& in Louisiana in 1986. & These are their stories. Customers absolutely adored him.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. 40 CFR § 80.27 Earlier GCC post.]

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?