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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

Green Car Congress

The Alternative and Renewable Fuels and Vehicle Technology Program’s Investment Plan allocates $176 million over the next two years to stimulate green transportation projects and encourage innovation to help meet the state’s aggressive climate change policies. Tags: Climate Change Hydrogen Plug-ins Policy.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. —Jessika Trancik.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. If you have questions, reach out to Parker Lord today.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

Most Americans also qualify for EV incentives from $7,500 to $15,000, but there’s a lot of fine print to read across different government websites, and incentives can take up to 12 months to recoup post-purchase. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. Learn more here.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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Even though most of the key fuel economy technologies are available today, additional breakthroughs and cost reductions would help, including lighter materials, advanced combustion systems and better lubricants. Fiscal measures can have a strong influence on vehicle-purchasing behavior. Policy package.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. The Leaf is just the first of several all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles about to come on the market.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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costs, future regulatory fuel economy/GHG requirements, and government incentives for vehicle purchasers and owners such as the existing tax credits for EVs and PHEVs. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. hybrid/vehicle electrification technologies. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131.