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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

Green Car Congress

The Energy Department also announced today that three new corporate partners—AMP Americas, Kwik Trip and Waste Management—are joining the National Clean Fleets Partnership, a broad public-private partnership that assists the nation’s largest fleet operators in reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel they use nationwide.

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EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

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For the 2012-2016 model years, the incentive program allows electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles to use a zero grams/mile compliance value, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles may use zero grams/mile to represent the use of grid electricity (i.e., only emissions are “counted” from the gasoline engine operation).

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Stay up with the scoop

Electric Auto Association

EV News: From Dodge and Canoo to Bentley and the U.S. Mustang Comfort smell Ford is hoping to help customers transition to EV ownership with the development of a gasoline-scented fragrance. Bentley Bold and still beautiful Bently has made a series of commitments to sustainability. Formula E grid shot start.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Total cost of ownership of EVs is generally less than an ICE vehicle over its expected life since they have lower maintenance costs and electricity is less expensive per mile than gasoline, and tax incentives and rebates help a lot as well. Right now, there is a dearth of EV-certified mechanics and repair shops.

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