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Researchers find consumers compensate for fuel-efficient car by buying bigger second vehicle; losing 60% of fuel economy savings

Green Car Congress

An analysis by a team from the University of California, Davis, MIT and Yale suggests that households that buy a fuel-efficient vehicle tend to compensate for that purchase by buying a bigger, more powerful second vehicle. This unintended effect could erode goals of fuel economy standard policies by up to 60%.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

EV Central

FCAI spokeshead Tony Weber came out swinging scary falsehoods, telling the very willing listeners at The Australian Financial Review that if we continued to buy utes and SUVs at our current rates until 2029, the poor, innocent car companies would face fines of up to $38 billion. READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles!

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Amazon charges Kias, Chevy Bolt mountain range, UN climate report: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

A new UN climate report calls for optimism in tackling climate change. And our latest Twitter poll asks readers which electric SUV they would buy. We took a Chevrolet Bolt EV to the top of the Continental Divide to see how its range fares in mountain driving.

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

Plug in America

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. For light-duty vehicles such as cars, pickups, and SUVs, the 2032 goal is that the fleet average is 85 grams/mile of CO 2. Will everyone need to buy an EV? EPA standards aren’t new.

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California to top a quarter-million electric vehicles sold sometime this month

Green Car Congress

Times have changed. Today, anyone thinking about buying a car can check out more than 30 electric models. The company has also announced plans to electrify all of its brands and model series, including an electric SUV for the 2020 model year. Just a few years ago, you could count the number of plug-in models on one hand.

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China’s GWM announces huge electric attack, Aussies set to benefit

EV Central

And Australian buyers seem set to get the chance to consider buying a fair chunk of the models on the rollout list because Australia is considered a strategic market for the auto giant. Because climate change is something we all must work to stop. 2023 GWM Next Ora Cat – headed our way. Together.”.

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

Clean Fleet Report

Buying or leasing a new car is always an expensive proposition. Let’s explore the answer and some of the best options for anyone looking to buy a green or eco-friendly car in 2022. The world is collectively looking for ways to reduce global carbon emissions to prevent a looming climate crisis. What are green auto loans?

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