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Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

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The macro results for four scenarios showed that economic growth and employment rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards. Thirty years of efficiency policies in the electric power sector contributed to substantially higher California economic growth and employment. Click to enlarge. National 4% (Nat4).

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The 2022 Mirage is powered by a 1.2-liter The front wheels are turned by the optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivering an EPA mpg rating of 36 city/43 highway/39 combined. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. Drivetrain.

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Protean Electric raises $70M to accelerate adoption of in-wheel drive systems for electrified vehicles in China

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Existing investors Oak Investment Partners and GSR Ventures co-invested in Protean’s equity financing round. The Protean motors deliver peak output power @ 400 Vdc of 75 kW and continuous output power @ 400 Vdc of 54 kW. and Tianjin THSG Corporation. —Bandel Carano, managing partner at Oak Investment Partners.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (34 mpg US) with the fuel consumption of energy-efficient vehicles dropping to 5.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. By 2020, average passenger car fuel consumption is to drop to 5.0 mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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Most people dream of owning one of these iconic and powerful speedsters that sometimes zip past us on the highways. Crosscheck if your current earnings or savings can finance a down payment or monthly premiums and the fuel demand. The allure of owning a sports car is almost irresistible. Extra Costs.

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Additional hybrids and vehicles powered by electricity will be rolled out by Shanghai GM over the next five years. In 2011, the new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, which will have 20% better fuel economy than the standard model, and the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability will be introduced. liter and 1.4-liter

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford has invested in extending that segment to include commercial EV sales, service, and financing to make its commercial customers’ transition to EV trucks easy and seamless. The engine compartment is no longer needed, so that space is now what Ford calls the “Power Mega Frunk,” with 14.1

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