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Four key Hyundai Motor Group affiliates join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewables usage

Green Car Congress

The Group is considering various ways to procure renewable energy, such as self-production through solar panels, power purchase agreements (PPA) with wind and solar energy producers, as well as purchase through Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) ‘Green Premium’ program. Kia Tigers baseball club will cooperate with Kia.

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

Plug N Drive

hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions. Join Plug’n Drive’s EV Owners Club. With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g., The transportation sector accounts for about 25 percent of Canada’s overall GHG emissions.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

If an EV is charged with electricity that is generated from renewable sources (such as solar, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric), then there are no fossil fuel emissions associated with that charging or driving process. In 2014, the day was expanded to a whole week and National Drive Electric Week was born.

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

Plug N Drive

hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions. Join Plug’n Drive’s EV Owners Club. With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g., The transportation sector accounts for about 25 percent of Canada’s overall GHG emissions.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. Stopping was straight, with strong brakes and excellent pedal feel.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

When Obama took office in 2009, while it may seem inconceivable today, consumers could purchase only one mass-produced EV, a Tesla Roadster. It all started with President Barack Obama and as DEED begins, we’re taking the opportunity to briefly revisit the tale, with a related nod to the mother of climate change policy, as former Sen.

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