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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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The latest edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual Automotive Trends Report finds that Model Year (MY) 2017 vehicle fuel economy was 24.9 Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Source: EPA.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

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The Premier of Québec François Legault, and the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, Benoit Charette, unveiled the 2030 Green Economy Plan (PEV 2030) and its first 2021-2026 implementation plan, with an envelope of $6.7 billion over five years.

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DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The online version of the guide ( fueleconomy.gov ) allows consumers to enter their local gasoline prices and typical driving habits to receive a personalized fuel cost estimate.

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Tesla Mexico posts new job position in Nuevo León

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This person should have in-depth knowledge of local and international construction suppliers and contractors and have experience negotiating contracts. I am worried about the high interest rate environment that we’re in,” stated Elon Musk at the third-quarter earnings call.

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QOTD: Will EV Shift Force People to Hold On to ICE Vehicles?

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I've heard a similar argument from a friend of mine -- he suggested that since ICE cars last longer now, people might be slow to switch to EVs. The whole article is worth a read (and covers some ground that should be familiar to regular TTAC readers). But I want to ask you -- is Gill Pratt right? Sound off below.

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New CRC at the University of Bayreuth will investigate nanostructured materials for energy industry

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The interdisciplinary research of nanostructured functional materials is expected to revolutionize the performance of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and photocatalysts, thereby opening new perspectives for a sustainable energy economy.

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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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Vilfredo Pareto was a nineteenth century Italian economist, who described a system being Pareto efficient when is not possible to change the allocation of goods without harming at least one person. —Emissions Analytics Emissions Analytics compared the two vehicles using its real-world EQUA test cycle.

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