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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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On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. Every air pollutant is more than 90% its limit.

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Tata Motors urges govt to keep hybrid tax, Toyota lobbies for cut

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Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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Of the $71 million, Achates Power will receive $5 million for work on an opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid commercial vehicle system, and Cummins will receive $4 million for its work on an ultra-low emissions heavy-duty 10L natural gas engine. EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies. Metropolitan Energy Center. Eaton Corporation.

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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. The average vehicle retired is about 22 years old with an estimated fuel economy of 21.5

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CARB releases results of multi-year E15 study; multiple air quality benefits with slight reduction in fuel economy

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One hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) equipped with a PFI engine was also used. The test fleet showed statistically significant effects for some pollutants, but not for others. Carbon-balance weighted fuel economy showed a statistically significant reduction of 1% for E15 compared to E10 across the fleet of 20 vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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The ultra-lean burn engine is an eco-friendly technology that increases thermal efficiency and fuel economy compared to conventional engines leading to further reduction of greenhouse gases. As hybrid electrical vehicles are rolled out, the real challenge now lies in making strides with optimal fuels and exceptional combustion systems.

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Tips: Maximizing Your Hybrid’s Fuel Economy

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Hybrid cars are obviously pretty economical as is because it is possible to run them off an electric matter at least some of the time, but that does not mean that you cannot make further savings. One of the best ways to do that is by maximizing your fuel economy. This article may contain affiliate links. Keep It Light. Stick To 70.