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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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As some areas were quick to adapt to EVs due to their geographic location in relation to the most innovative companies, others are well off the pace and are possibly years away from being even remotely prepared. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1. South Dakota – 9.00 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 1.

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Transcanada restarts Keystone oil sands pipeline operations

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On Friday, 3 June, the US Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the US Department of Transportation, had issued a Corrective Order requiring the company to take specified corrective actions with respect to the pipeline prior to resumption of operations. The tar sands are estimated (e.g., However, if the tar.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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The Midwestern Governor’s Association represents Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Harmonization of the treatment of HCICO across jurisdictions will boost the signal to crude oil producing companies for GHG emission reduction activities and promote innovation, ARB staff suggests.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Notable changes since the prior Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement include an expanded analysis of potential oil releases; an expanded climate change analysis; an updated oil market analysis incorporating new economic modeling; and an expanded analysis of rail transport.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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The lower handles the dual-zone climate control, while the upper has the 12.3-inch Observations: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 A new premium contender If a car company ever wanted to buck a trend, Hyundai has done it by introducing an all-new sedan in a SUVworld. The padded dash—with winglets at each end—is divided into two horizontal spaces.

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US State Department issues Presidential Permit to TransCanada for Keystone XL

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In November 2016, then US Secretary of State John Kerry had rejected the controversial Keystone XL, citing combatting climate change as the critical factor. County and local permites in Montana and South Dakota. Kerry noted at that time that the arguments pro and con had been “overstated”. Earlier post.)

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The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

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population, but for the population of new vehicle buyers,” says Alexander Edwards of Strategic Vision , a firm that helps companies understand human behavior and decision-making patterns. Wyoming gasoline superusers and others in states like Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota are likely to have additional concerns about buying EVs.