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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

Green Car Congress

The report also highlights the large consumer shift towards sport utility vehicles (SUV). SUVs continue to gain market share—reaching a record high 46% market share in MY 2019. Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

Green Car Congress

Vehicles are analyzed on the basis of a “Green Score,” a singular measure that incorporates unhealthy tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption, and emissions of gases that contribute to climate change. This “Greener Choices” list includes trucks and SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, and the Ford F-150 (FFV).

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Green Car Congress

This will be followed by the series-produced versions of the sports car Audi e-tron GT concept, to be produced by Audi Sport GmbH, and the compact SUV Audi Q4 e-tron concept, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. mpg US); electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 19.1 – 17.5; Earlier post.). 97.9 - 111.9

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

Clean Fleet Report

The world is collectively looking for ways to reduce global carbon emissions to prevent a looming climate crisis. According to climate change experts, we need to reduce CO 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with the ultimate goal being net-zero emissions by 2050. The quest is to find a loan as green as your car.

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2030: 20 Million More ICE Vehicles Will Be on the Roads in the US Than in 2021

EV Adoption

The need to transition off of gas- and diesel-powered fuels is clear if we want to reduce pollution, carbon omissions, and lessen the impact of cars on climate change. All new non-commercial vehicles that are below a certain MPG or other efficiency standard should have a significant tax that increases for each MPG under the threshold.

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

Cars That Think

4 compact all Electric SUV on a assembly line in their new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today. Volkswagen’s ID.4 Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

The Mach-E GT is an all-electric crossover SUV. It may seem illogical with rising gas prices and an increasing emphasis on climate change and fuel efficiency, but muscle cars are here to stay. The Mustang Mach-E GT is a complete and total redesign of the iconic Ford. Dodge Challenger.

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