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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

That hasn't stopped the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers lobbying arm from calling the rule "Biden's EPA car ban." The Biden administration and EPA are NOT BANNING NON-ELECTRIC CARS. It's not a ban on cars or internal-combustion engine cars. It's just not. And don't let those who have an anti-EV agenda lie to you.

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

It followed by using a PS5 controller to remotely drive in an updated version of the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda—an EV that will have a “digital platform for co-creation,” a “conversational personal agent” using AI from Microsoft, and driver-assist systems informed by AI.

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EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms

Charged EVs

Every person we spoke with wanted to talk—to vent, even—and to share conversations they’d had and anecdotes they’d heard from others in the business. Fury at Electrify America It’s hard to overstate the disgust and anger at Electrify America among virtually every person we interviewed.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

We filled the place, which had a 225-person capacity,” said Jerry Pohorsky, another former EVA board member who has served as EAASV chapter president for 11 of the past 13 years. “It That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions. It was standing room only. After that, the word spread fast.”

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

Green Car Congress

EPA estimated fuel consumption for the US is still TBD.) EPA fuel economy (mpg US). Fuel consumption (EPA estimate). In addition, INDIVIDUAL mode enables the driver to programme and store personal preferences in the individual control strategies, regardless of the engine variant. l/100 km, 71 mpg US). System output (hp).

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. This last mode is the first time Corvette drivers can personalize onboard settings based on their driving style. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter Touring L $48,573.