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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

The Ford F-150 Lightning is between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds heavier than the non-electric version. Smaller electric cars are heavier than their petrol equivalents, too. This added risk wouldn’t apply if everyone drove cars of similar heft. A GMC Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 pounds, up from about 6,000 pounds. Why does this matter?

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and Newlab announced the five startups that will participate in the inaugural cohort of the Mobility Studio—a new program focused on supporting the advancement of technologies, product collaborations and business models that drive a cleaner transportation future.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

Green Car Congress

Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. Despite this progress, UCS noted, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler still have higher than average new fleet smog-forming and GHG emissions. Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Source: UCS.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. The new emissions rules intend to change that, and to increase availability of EV options for the country. 100km, compared to 4.2L

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. It was a little more than I wanted to spend on a used car, but it’s certainly worth it. The Tesla supercharging network is a game changer.”

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Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rises to $5,000

EV Life

These incentives were introduced to promote the transition towards cleaner transportation in order to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change. This includes best-selling popular EVs like Tesla Model Y , Tesla Model 3 , Ford Mustang Mach-E , Volkswagen ID.4 4 , and more.