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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. Reuters is reporting the concerns were sent to the U.S.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

Power ranked for EV adoption overlap with states that had the most policies for scaling deployment of EVs and building charging infrastructure, according to a July scorecard by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland.

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£1,000 bill for motorists who fail to choose solar-compatible EV chargers

My Energi

Tom Callow, head of corporate communications at myenergi, commented: “As EV registrations continue to grow, demand for domestic chargers is rocketing. In 2022, domestic solar installations tripled the rates recorded in 2021. However, with so many options out there, which should you choose?

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Data-driven Decision Making for the Fast-Growing EV Charging Industry

Driivz

In this blog, we will look at how EV charging data and analytics can drive better decision-making across the industry and where that data is coming from. Penetration of EV adoption, and whether EVs are luxury or economy. First name * Last name * Company name * Corporate Email *. Transportation corridors.

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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Rethinking North American EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

Concerns centered around the ailing economy, which has been undermined by higher interest rates and ongoing inflation. The Canadian dealers reported that corporate representatives had suggested Mercedes had been overly aggressive with its all-electric strategy.

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General Motors: Electrification Will Take ‘Years and Decades’

The Truth About Cars

Development programs have proven costly, the economy has taken a turn (or turns) for the worse, customers haven’t responded in great numbers, and the materials necessary for battery have been in short supply […].

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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

The Truth About Cars

Despite hearing corporate and government actors praise the merits of electrification for years, a sobering reality appears to be taking hold. Creeping automotive pricing has resulted in regular people turning away from the new vehicle market as the economy worsens. The cost is becoming unaffordable for the middle classes."

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