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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

As the International Energy Agency last week underscored, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2 than cars , whether they’re electric or not. Softer on trucks, fewer EVs, and about 38 mpg by 2032 The easing of it all would mean a real-world fleet efficiency average of about 38 mpg, according to the agency—way down from 43.5

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

I have driven several Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with the wonderful Duramax turbodiesel engine, so expectations were high for a luxury week behind the wheel. Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. The Lyriq represents Cadillac’s electric future. It did not disappoint. The comfy chair.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. The electric “Mustang” is already making an impression with consumers.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates fuel economy at 25 mpg city/26 highway/25 combined. We felt the electric power steering was a bit light on the road, but perfect in town for parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV. Road Test: 2018 GMC Terrain. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Below is a summary table ( download a PDF version ) of the proposed changes to the EV tax credit for new 4-wheeled electric vehicles. Download PDF version. Summaries of the Major Proposed Changes.