Tue.Dec 03, 2019

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DOE: Average annual gasoline taxes paid per vehicle, by state, 2019

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According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fuel economy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 miles per gallon (mpg) and the average annual miles driven is 11,484 miles. The Federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon, and each state has a gasoline tax, ranging from 8.95 cents in Alaska to 58.7 cents in Pennsylvania.

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LA region wants 80 percent of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2028

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It's no secret that California leads the nation in pushing for electric (and electrified) vehicle volume, but the state's southern region is moving for an even more accelerated approach, calling for 80% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2028. This latest initiative, dubbed the Zero Emissions Roadmap 2.0, was launched by a coalition calling.

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10 Solaris trolleybuses for Bergen, Norway

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The Norwegian operator Keolis Norge AS has ordered 10 Solaris Trollino articulated trolleybuses for Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city. Bergen, called ‘the gate to the fjords', a city on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is the only city in Norway and one of only two in entire Scandinavia with a trolleybus system in operation. In line with the agreement, with a total value of €8 million, the deliveries of Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses to Norway will commence in September 2020 and

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Hyundai on track to become world's top seller of hydrogen-powered cars

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales may still be a fraction of the worldwide green market, but that hasn't stopped global automakers from jockeying for the top spot. On Monday, Business Korea reported that Hyundai sold more hydrogen-powered vehicles through the third quarter of this year than rival Toyota, outpacing the Japanese brand for the first.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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BMW Group pushes low-emission transport logistics; joins Getting to Zero Coalition

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Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid and as part of the Group’s commitment to further reduce carbon emissions along the entire value chain, the BMW Group has joined the “ Getting to Zero Coalition ”. The objective of this initiative is to use zero-emission cargo vessels from 2030. The Getting to Zero Coalition is a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the Friends of Ocean Action and the World Economic Form.

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2020 Audi E-Tron electric SUV: Range boost likely for US, confirmed for Europe

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Audi last week revealed that European versions of the E-Tron electric SUV will get a boost in rated range of about 15.5 miles (25 km)—available now in vehicles being delivered in Europe. The added range, also enabled for the Sportback, comes via a “standard technical update” for the model line that Audi says includes.

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Hyundai fuel-cell sales surge, E-Tron range boost, LA goes electric: Today’s Car News

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The Hyundai Nexo has helped the South Korean company surge to the top of the charts in global sales of fuel-cell cars. A range boost is likely coming soon for the Audi E-Tron—including the Sportback. And LA is cleaning up its air on its own terms. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Audi E-Tron is getting a modest range.

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Volkswagen ID.3 makes UK debut at Tesco charging point

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Last year, Volkswagen announced it had partnered with Tesco and Pod Point to install around 2,400 EV charging points

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XALT Energy, HED develop XBV telematics system for battery-electric powertrains

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As commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet owners transition to battery-electric powertrains, they must manage a new set of mobility variables. Factors such as the battery system’s state-of-charge (SOC), overall health, driving range and charging times are critical considerations in optimizing urban and long-haul transportation networks that rely upon this alternate fuel option.

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Jaguar F-Type 2020: revamped styling as well as four- and eight-cylinder engines feature

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Jaguar has revealed the facelifted F-Type, with the two-seat sports car gaining a more aggressive look as well as a restyled interior and choice of four- and eight-cylinder engines.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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BMW Group investing €400M in Plant Dingolfing for production of BMW iNEXT EV

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The BMW Group is investing around €400 million in its Dingolfing vehicle plant for production of the BMW iNEXT. In doing this, it is preparing for the manufacture of pure battery-electric and highly automated BMW cars at its largest European production location. With the launch of the BMW iNEXT in 2021, Plant Dingolfing will be capable of producing a mix of fully-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and models with combustion engines to suit demand on a single assembly line.

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Haldor Topsoe and Sasol unite to offer customers single-point licenses for proven gas-to-liquids solutions

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Sasol and Haldor Topsoe, two of the global leaders in gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology, have entered into a collaboration agreement to offer single-point licensing of proven and bankable GTL solutions to produce diesel, kerosene and naphtha from natural gas. The Sasol-Topsoe partnership is a response to growing worldwide demand for efficient solutions to monetize natural gas reserves.

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