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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

Green Car Congress

The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. The unveiling will take place during a private event, which will be live-streamed. Result: 1,000 free, clean miles per year. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

Green Car Congress

Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. However, when using electricity delivered to downtown Chicago (Lincoln Park), this jumps to 180 g/mile.

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A reach out to women

Electric Auto Association

Dixon, along with Live Green’s program manager Alissa Murphy, plans to travel approximately 5000 miles over three weeks on interstate highways and rural roads across the U.S. Dixon said, adding that she is looking forward to participation from Clean Cities coalition groups across the country, many planning to be represented at the events.

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

In Department of Energy fuel economy tests, in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline car’s gas mileage is about 12 percent lower at 20 degrees Fahrenheit than it would be at 77 degrees Fahrenheit and can drop as much as 22 percent for very short trips of around 3 to 4 miles. Warming up an EV can be done safely and quickly indoors.

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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

Green Car Congress

On the environmental side, the team considered what such a change in fuel type would mean both for air quality in terms of criteria pollutants and for cumulative greenhouse gas emissions. 100-year carbon intensity (gCO 2 e/mile) of C8 diesel and natural gas under different leakages rate. Environmental considerations. Click to enlarge.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. Now mindful of the Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf, the bill allows coastal states to opt-out of drilling up to 75 miles from their shores. Blocking Market Manipulation.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Five possible areas of improvements include: reducing miles driven; increasing the number of people per trip; reducing the number of trips; improving the vehicle efficiency; and improving the efficiency of the fuel supply. Urban planning as part of the solution. More Americans live in cities than outside of cities. Still, Prof.

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