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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

Green Car Congress

The change, petitioned for by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 2021, would decrease the EV fuel economy values used in calculating CAFE compliance, thereby forcing automakers to either sell more EVs or to improve their other models to remain in regulatory compliance. Background. Ford F-150 Lightning 237.1

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

Electric Auto Association

Increased diversity seen in 2021 National Drive Electric Week events. EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters in the southern U.S. states experienced an increase in diversity when it came to this year’s National Drive Electric Week events.

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

Electric Auto Association

Increased diversity seen in 2021 National Drive Electric Week events. EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters in the southern U.S. states experienced an increase in diversity when it came to this year’s National Drive Electric Week events.

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GM's Lutz Talks Up Volt at NPR Game Show; Sierra Club's Dan Becker Welcomes "Epiphany"

Plugs and Cars

Lutz touted the Volt’s mileage, which he estimated will reach 151 miles per gallon, fueled by a combination of electricity and gasoline. When I spoke with him about Ford's confiscation of my all-electric, zero-petroleum, zero-carbon Th!nk

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MEDIA RELEASE: Plug’n Drive Appoints Tracy Walden as Vice President of Communications

Plug N Drive

March 20, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Canada, proudly announces the appointment of Ottawa-based Tracy Walden to the newly-created role of Vice President of Communications.

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Taking the Steps To Join the EV World

Blink Charging

When you make the decision to purchase an electric vehicle (EV), you are joining a growing group of people who are dedicated to lessening humans’ impact on the environment. However, making the transition to an EV is a bit more challenging than something like switching from a gasoline to a diesel vehicle.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. We hosted multiple webinars, answered hundreds of questions through our EV Support Program, and created easy-to-understand resources for EV shoppers. Over a million EVs sold in the U.S.

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