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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Green Car Congress

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Owners of a gasoline or diesel pickup will be the first to tell you how they don’t like the Lightning’s electric quiet, and how they could never get used to it. Bumper-To-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles. Electric Vehicle Components – Eight years/100,000 miles. Warranties and Pricing.

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Aixam Mega welcome electric car plan

Green Cars News

“This means that there is scope to start working towards that target of 100,000 electric vehicles straight away. Buying an electric vehicle costs more than buying a petrol or diesel-powered equivalent, and so purchasers need to be assured that they will see ongoing savings on fuel, and through other benefits such as free parking.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

When Ford showed a front trunk, where a gasoline or diesel engine should be, this caught the interest of the attendees. Electric can haul. Bumper-To-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles. Electric Vehicle Components – Eight years/100,000 miles. Aluminum Body Panels – Five years/Unlimited Miles.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is reminiscent of the early 1900’s, when steam, electric, diesel, biomass, and gasoline power options competed on a level playing field for consumers’ attention. The same phenomena that customers like about electric cars. As far as electric vehicles, many writers here have stated some of the issues.