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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

Green Car Congress

Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2019 accounted for only 6.7% of all registered cars and light trucks in 2019.). vehicle fuel economy.

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

Electric Cars Report

Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond.

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New Opel Combo, Vivaro and Movano: The Innovative and Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Range

Electric Cars Report

The new generation of Opel’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) trio is ready to go: The compact new Opel Combo electric, the medium-sized new Opel Vivaro electric and the large new Opel Movano electric are already available to order and will soon be able to handle almost any task – flexible, strong, ultra-modern and distinctive.

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Canoo Delivers Light Tactical Vehicle to US Army for Analysis & Demonstration

Electric Cars Report

Californian high-tech advanced mobility company Canoo has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfillment of the contract awarded in July 2022. The LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations.

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Tesla recalls more than 320,000 EVs over real light issue

Electric Cars Report

Tesla is recalling more than 320,000 electric vehicles in the United States because of potential problems with their rear lights. The Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer said the recall affects some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.

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An Electric Car Can Be Your Best Friend When The Lights Go Out

CleanTechnica EVs

When the lights go out, an electric car can help you make it though a weather emergency until power is restored.

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US: Annual New Light-Duty EV Sales Topped 1 Million for the First Time in 2023

Electric Cars Report

They, too reached record […] The post US: Annual New Light-Duty EV Sales Topped 1 Million for the First Time in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) represented about 20% of all plug-in vehicle sales in 2023.

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