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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models

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rental fleet to buy gasoline cars. The company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the sales of these vehicles, which represent about one third of its global EV fleet, began in Dec. EVs held for sale will remain eligible for rental during the sale process, the company noted.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040.

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Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

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The two launch engines are the D5 twin turbo diesel and the T6 supercharged and turbocharged gasoline unit. Power and torque charts for the T6 gasoline unit (left) and the D5 diesel (right). The gasoline supercharged and turbocharged T6 delivers an output of 316 hp (236 kW) and a maximum torque of 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered. Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales. Electric vehicles also tend to have lower maintenance costs than gasoline cars, which also reduces ownership costs.

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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.