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Obama Administration Opens Up Oil and Gas Development and Exploration in Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Arctic

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The Obama Administration will expand oil and gas development and exploration on the US Outer Continental Shelf, while protecting fisheries, tourism, and places off US coasts that it says are not appropriate for development. Secretary Salazar. Energy Security Announcements. Energy Security Announcements.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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Working together, the EPA LDV emission and CAFE standards reduce demand for fossil fuels, save drivers money, and provide greater fuel security. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II). Finally, we are eager to see the finalized EPA LDV standards and NHTSA CAFE standards.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. If opting for the front-wheel drive HR-V, the fuel economy numbers are 26/32/28. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific, and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy. Michael: There’s no irony that the Taos is now taking up space at the Jetta production plant in Mexico.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. 1, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a variable displacement oil pump.

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Cummins introduces next-gen X-series Euro 6 engines; up to 605 hp

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The X Series engines intended for Euro 6 applications share a similar platform with the X15 and X12 recently launched for the North American Class 8 truck market that meet the US EPA 2017 greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards. L9 and L9N natural gas engine.

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