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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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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Whether you prefer to buy EV charging stations, subscribe to a Charging as a Service program, or pursue a full turnkey solution, Blink offers flexible business models to make EV charging easier. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule. Let’s look at some of the available funding for businesses.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. Washington, D.C.: Earlier post.)]. 27.5 / 22.2.

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California announces it will ban the sale of New Gasoline Cars

Setec Powerr

Drivers will still be able to continue to buy and sell pre-owned gas-powered cars. Thirteen other states, including Oregon, New York and Colorado, typically follow California’s auto emissions standards, which are already the most stringent in the country. Washington Gov.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

We could take an Oslo taxi and charge it in a bus terminal in Wenatchee, Washington or vice versa. Vehicle manufacturers do not share that when they’re selling vehicles, so [fleet operators] are buying vehicles and as soon as winter comes around, they’re getting [only] 60 miles out of a vehicle. And we’re like, “Yeah, that’s the point.”

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

For example, the forged aluminium suspension links weigh around 15% cent less than in a conventional design, the hollow drive shaft is 18% lighter than a conventional equivalent, and the standard 19-inch forged aluminium wheels of the BMW i3 are 36% lower in weight than comparable steel rims of the same size.

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Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Local Weather Transportation/Traffic Education Environment Politics Real Estate Joel Connelly Webtowns/Neighborhoods Obituaries Special Reports Corrections US/World U.S. Washington, D.C. The stations will have a standardized outlet that will accommodate other companies plug-in cars, Nickels said. "We

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