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US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids

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These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society, including $13 billion of annual public […] The post US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EPA Proposes Rules to Accelerate Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards that will accelerate the ongoing transition to a clean vehicles future and tackle the climate crisis. Today, the U.S.

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Lucid Air electric car: 520-mile EPA range rating ousts Tesla from top spot

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EPA has posted official efficiency and range estimates for the 2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan. Its 520-mile range rating establishes a new record, surpassing that of the highest-range Tesla by more than 100 miles. The results closely align with what California's Lucid has hinted all along.

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All-Electric Fisker Ocean Extreme Achieves EPA Range of 360 Miles

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announced that as of May 31, the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme has an Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) estimated total range of 360 miles on standard 20” wheels and tires, exceeding Fisker’s previous estimates. Fisker Inc.

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Independent test suggests 517-mile EPA range for Lucid Air electric car

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The Model S only recently broke the 400-mile barrier, with an EPA rating of 402 miles. For now, that number—not at all confirmed by the EPA. When the Lucid Air reaches the first customers next spring, it’s shaping up to leapfrog past the Tesla Model S in range.

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VinFast VF 9 Gets Official EPA Range Of 330 Miles

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The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV has received and EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged, Vietnamese EV maker announced on Monday The certified ranges outperform VinFast’s initial estimates, affirming its efforts to improve product quality and provide the best experience to its […] The post (..)

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Honda Prologue SUV Available Early Next Year with Anticipated EPA Range Rating of 300 Miles

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With a name symbolizing the key role it plays in the company’s electrification strategy, the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue is a spacious, adventure-ready midsize SUV.

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