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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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EV startup AEHRA partners with Miba Battery Systems

Green Car Congress

By starting with a clean sheet of paper, rather than opting for an off-the-shelf solution, we can build strong synergies between AEHRA and Miba to ensure that not only does the battery pack fully complement the body structure, but that the body structure fully complements the battery pack.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

EV Connect

Vehicle to load (V2L) : This is probably the most common type of bidirectional charging available today. Before you purchase a charger and a vehicle, be sure they’re compatible with each other. With V2L charging, you can use your EV battery to power appliances and tools on the go.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Its engine does not emit any harmful byproducts like smoke or other emissions that pollute the environment as it runs on clean energy. It''s clean, it''s compact, it''s quietly quite something! Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

Taking advantage of a great platform The version that Clean Fleet Report tested this time was the high-trim EV6 RWD “GT-Line.” New EV6s can be had for 4-5% and more under MSRP today, and a two-year-old EV6, which is very similar to a 2024 EV6, can be had for about $20K under its original MSRP. seconds.)

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle.

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