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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

Green Car Congress

The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.

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

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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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Anti-Electrification Trucking Lobby Buys Consulting Study That Finds EV Trucking Expensive

CleanTechnica EVs

The post Anti-Electrification Trucking Lobby Buys Consulting Study That Finds EV Trucking Expensive appeared first on CleanTechnica. Another day, another bad freight trucking electrification study, this one paid for by an anti-electrification trucking lobbying group.

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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

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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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Race to break the $30K barrier: Volkswagen will launch ID.1 budget-buy in 2027

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To take so much cost out you need massive economies of scale,” he announced. 1 budget-buy in 2027 appeared first on EV Central. READ MORE: Baby Volkswagen ID.2-based 2all concept previews sub-$40,000 electric hatchback for 2025 Confirming the ID.1 Renault Twingo. This is the Champions League. 1 could be the Twingo’s twin.

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Internal Combustion Cars: To Buy, Or Not To Buy

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Contrary to Shakespeare’s existential question, to buy or not to buy an internal combustion car is a very simple question with an even simpler answer.

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Tesla Stock Upgraded To “Buy” By Edward Jones

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On the heels of a rough year for Tesla’s stock, one firm has changed its tune on the automaker’s potential, noting that the current buy-in price may be reasonably low. Despite Tesla’s stock tumbling throughout last year, some Wall Street analysts are seeing the low share prices as an opportunity. Tesla was upgraded from a […].

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