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

Baua Electric

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. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km, 100km, compared to 4.2L

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. The typical carbon footprint of an individual in the United States stands at 16 tons , which is one of the highest rates globally, but EVs can help significantly reduce this.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. That number is higher for the global hybrid specialist Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder — a third of these sold are hybrids. lakh in the case of an EV SUV.

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California Adopts Cooler Cars Regulation

Green Car Congress

The scoping plan for AB32, California’s climate change legislation, originally had proposed a cool cars measure based on reflective paints. This is a common-sense and cost-effective measure that will help cool the cars we drive and fight global warming. Tags: Climate Change Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Sinclair believes that in order for California to reach its 2035 EV sales mandate , and for other states to increase the EV market share, EV manufacturers must move away from sedans and luxury models, and toward more affordable, family-friendly minivans, crossovers, and SUVs. And the marketing needs to focus on, and attract, women.

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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. The target amount of average tailpipe emissions gets a bit lower each year, resulting in progressively cleaner cars. So right now, you probably won’t notice much of a change. EPA standards aren’t new.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change. There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. International evidence .

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