Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

the purchase price and costs of ownership for the first owner are still currently too high. With our proposals we are not only protecting the climate and saving consumers money. —Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2022

In recent years, classic muscle cars have received modifications and design evolutions to help them compete in the world market of climate-conscious vehicles. Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Driven with care (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2009

mpg in 2016. Cischke also noted the critical link between energy prices and purchase decisions as a driving force in the need to implement a comprehensive national energy policy. Ford recognizes the need for a comprehensive approach to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change concerns.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. Start talking about more than just climate change. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Tax the fuel.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

If the government clearly establishes a property right for the clean air, then depending on who owns the property right, either polluters would need to purchase the use of the air or the victims of pollution would need to pay polluters to reduce pollution. The air pollution harms human health, but abatement raises the firm’s production cost.

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EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

With gas-powered cars and trucks accounting for a majority of new vehicles being purchased likely until around 2032-2035, it means that a high percentage of gas-powered vehicles purchased in 2021 will still be on the road in 2033. The average age of vehicles in operation has increased 40.5% since 1995 from 8.4 years to 11.8

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

With government subsidies, plug-in vehicles are somewhat more attractive purchase options for consumers, they noted. They also noted that advancements in technology and other changes, such as gasoline prices, grid mix, vehicle efficiency, driving patterns, and public policy will affect cost and environmental comparisons in the future.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 20, 2022

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. Loans can help with purchase or lease as well as infrastructure.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

This rule regulates truck carbon emissions, but another rule regulated smog-forming emissions , and another one regulated railroads , and we still have one coming to increase fleet mpg requirements (building on a change in EV mpg calculations so manufacturers can’t just build a few compliance EVs).

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

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. Carlos Tavares California, as does nearly every state , has a wide range of incentives for purchasing EVs and installing chargers. Volkswagen’s ID.4

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. FCA used credits purchased from other automakers to remain compliant.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While at face value this announcement looks like a win for the climate movement, there are provisions in the EPA's proposal that will cause it to fall short of the Administration's purported ambitions. MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. FCA used credits purchased from other automakers to remain compliant.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Photo: General Motors See Also: Feds Say the Volt Wont Save GM Well See a Chevrolet Volt in June Design Under Constraint: How to Build a Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric Car Stumble ShareThis Claiming that GM has 18 models that get 30 mpg or more is a bit of a false dichotomy.

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