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Polestar announces goal of climate-neutral car by 2030

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Polestar, the premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, has set a goal of creating the first climate-neutral car by 2030. The company made the announcement in its first annual review. Consumers are a huge driving force in the shift to a sustainable economy. Offsetting is a cop-out.

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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Promoting renewable energy and circular economy—including the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling—will help maximize the benefits of shifting to electric vehicles, according to the report. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”.

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium Review – Competent Utility

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As I’ve often said in these reviews, those of us who are self-described car enthusiasts sometimes forget that while we might place a premium on acceleration or ride and handling, most car buyers don’t. Oh, and with decent fuel economy, if possible (27/34/29 here). The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium fits that bill.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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Fuel economy is listed at 20/27/23 for the auto and 21/29/24 for the stick. It would be on my shopping list – especially since the price tag is pretty nice at $33,700 (plus $1,150 for D and D) for the manual and $35,200 plus destination for the DCT.

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Volvo Cars successfully places first green bond, raises €500M

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A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects. The financial community has a critical role to play in supporting sustainable development, including the transition to a low carbon economy. —Carla de Geyseleer, Chief Financial Officer.

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Review – Comfortable Yet Cold

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This review will be an unusual dual-trim review – I drove two separate Sequoias within a short time of one another. They’re not different enough to justify two separate reviews. The climate and audio buttons are easy enough to learn and use, and I appreciated the nice amount of storage in the center console area.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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