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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Tesla drops base Model Y, Electrify America push, NACS and reliability: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While recent EPA emissions rules for passenger cars and commercial trucks will help clean up particle pollution, ozone pollution remains a challenge. EVs are part of the solution to remedy unhealthy air. And will the Tesla connector fix charging?

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Toyota hybrid milestone, Hyundai battery tech, Chicago combats charging desert: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chicago has made a move that requires more charge points to be installed in large-scale residential and commercial development. Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. It might seem.

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2017 Chevy Cruze Diesel, Daimler electric truck, electric-car fees: Today's Car News

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Today, we have more details on the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, Daimler confirms plans for an all-electric commercial truck, and multiple states ponder new fees for electric-car owners. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

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XL Hybrids’ hybrid electric powertrain is a low-cost, low-risk, bolt-on, post-transmission parallel hybrid technology designed for Class 1–3 commercial vehicles that integrates seamlessly with the conventional internal combustion engine and transmission. The system is designed to be installed in about 4 hours, faster at a commercial upfitter.

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SPX Services suggests 5 early practical lessons about public electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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SPX Service Solutions, a component of the diversified global SPX corporation, is partnering with GM and Daimler for charging stations and installation services for the Chevy Volt; and smart fortwo electric drive and Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL, respectively. Install certified charge equipment. Learn from handicapped parking.

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9, 2024. Despite the average daily use for commercial vans around 74 miles, the new 89-kwh battery pack will yield 159 miles for the E-Transit, up from 126 miles.

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