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EPA deadline, BMW electric reality check, Mustang hybrid tease: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

If you have a strong position regarding the EPA's proposal to freeze fuel economy standards at 2020 levels through 2026, speak out. A zinc-air battery project is backed by a big name and claims to have achieved the $100/kwh cost barrier and plans to find its way.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Further, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), gasoline and diesel ICE vehicle technologies fueled on a fossil/biofuel mix emit approximately 245–253 g CO2 eq./km Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, km over their lifetime.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Further, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), gasoline and diesel ICE vehicle technologies fueled on a fossil/biofuel mix emit approximately 245–253 g CO2 eq./km Whereas, battery EVs fueled on average grid electricity emit 105–124 g CO2 eq./km, km over their lifetime.

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