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Biden orders 100% ZEV acquisition for Federal fleet by 2035, ZEV LDVs by 2027

Green Car Congress

Under the order, each agency needs to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicle acquisitions by 2027. a climate- and sustainability-focused Federal workforce.

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Neste to offer public electric vehicles charging service at its stations in Finland

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Neste is introducing public high power charging (HPC) at its service stations in Finland for light- and medium-duty electric vehicles. We will continue to seek out new opportunities for supporting our customers in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. During pyrolysis, gas is captured, which can in turn be used to help heat the pyrolysis oven. Tire Manufacturers Association, synthetic polymers make up about 24% of the material in passenger vehicle and light truck tires. Tire ingredients.

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Empa recommends buying diesel vehicles only if Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d

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Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research for Industry, Construction and Commerce, recommends buying diesel vehicles only if they have been approved in accordance with Euro 6d-TEMP or Euro 6d. The manufacturers will have to disclose the engine control unit functions connected with exhaust gas purification.

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Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs

Baua Electric

As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. What about closing the gap between proposed light-vehicle emissions regulations and what Toyota sells? Currently, the company is building a $13.9 Get started here.

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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Green Car Congress

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. Natural-gas furnaces. Combustion of 100 cubic feet of natural gas releases 103,600 Btu of energy. The average residential cost of natural gas in 2018 was $1.052 per 100 cubic feet.

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Green Deals: Sun Joe 10-inch 8A pole saw makes light work of tree trimming at $72, more

Electrek

Matched at both Walmart and Best Buy. Plus, since it’s electric, there’s no gas or oil to deal with. Head below for more deals on smart LED light bulbs, WI-Fi outlets, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Amazon is offering the Sun Joe 10-inch 8A Electric Multi-Angle Pole Saw for $71.99

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