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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A new report from a team at Argonne National Laboratory examines the changing characteristics for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) from 2010-2021, evaluating range, energy efficiency, costs, and performance. The sales-weighted average range for BEVs reached 290 miles in 2021 and 28 miles for PHEVs.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. —first author and Center for Sustainable Systems Research Specialist Max Woody. Woody et al.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Chevrolet revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV. The Blazer EV offers multiple distinct trims, multiple range options—including an available GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles on a full charge—and available front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Additional Blazer EV highlights include: 11.5

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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2021

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the US’ first standard to transition ride-hailing fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The Clean Miles Standard (CMS) ( earlier post ) sets electrification and greenhouse gas emission targets for transportation network companies (TNCs)—e.g., Uber and Lyft.

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Miles Standards Clean Cleaning

EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

In an expected ruling, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. Top: Footprint-based CO 2 (g/mile) light truck standards curves. Earlier post.)

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GoFor and ODIN partner to launch last-mile commercial EV delivery platform in N America

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

GoFor, a North American delivery company committed to carbon-negative last mile services, and ODIN Automotive announced a preferred partnership to deploy ODIN’s electric delivery vehicle ecosystem in the US and Canada starting in Q2 of 2022. ODIN acquired StreetScooter production rights from DHL in January. Earlier post.).

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SoCalGas adding 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell EVs to fleet

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2022

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has taken delivery of 23 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEV), marking the company’s first purchase of hydrogen-powered vehicles. —Sandra Hrna, vice president of supply chain and operations support at SoCalGas.

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ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

At the same time, total miles traveled per year by cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks will increase about 60%, reaching about 14 trillion in 2040. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83

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Researchers forecast light-duty vehicle electricity use in 2050 considering electrification, autonomy and sharing: 13-26% of total demand

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2018

Considering electrification, autonomy and sharing (the “Three Revolutions”), a team from Boston University and the University of California, Berkeley projects that electricity use from light duty vehicle (LDV) transport will likely be in the 570–1140?TWh Their open-access study appears in the journal Energy Policy.

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NREL: zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will reach cost-parity with diesel vehicles by 2035

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

Further, assuming economics drive adoption, the study finds that ZEV sales could reach 42% of all MD/HD trucks by 2030, reflecting lower combined vehicle purchase and operating costs (using real-world payback periods). Hydrogen FCEVs tend to become cost-competitive for long-haul (>500-mile) heavy trucks by 2035.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2021

C2G emissions are a sum of WTW emissions and emissions associated with vehicle manufacturing. The vehicle manufacturing cycle includes impacts of raw material extraction, vehicle parts production, assembly, as well as its disposal and related materials recycling processes. Source: DOE program record Nº 21003.

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EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2022-2025 in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements.

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EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels.

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ANL: life-cycle water consumption of fuel cell vehicles can be cut in half compared to that of conventional ICE vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The life-cycle water consumption of fuel cell electric vehicles using hydrogen produced from natural gas with steam methane reforming is almost 50% less than the life-cycle water consumption of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles using gasoline, according to a study by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL).

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). As a result, annual increases in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in LDVs average 0.9% LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1 Source: EIA.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles

Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. in emissions from on-road vehicles.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Bird, a leader in electric shared micromobility services, unveiled the Bird Bike, a new e-bike that you can own. The future of transportation is all-electric. Our e-bike is safe, durable and provides a stylish aesthetic and advanced technology that delivers a fun alternative to congestion inducing, gas-powered cars.

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. CO 2 , Compared to the Proposal and 2012 and 2020 Rules, grams/mile, 2021-2026. Off-cycle” credits of up to 15 g/mile. Source: EPA.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY.

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EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low. Estimated real-world fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. SOurce: EPA.

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US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. C2G GHG emissions of various vehicle-fuel pathways.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles

So Cal Edison receives eCascadia electric Class 8 truck; first utility in the US

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Southern California Edison (SCE) is the US’ first utility to receive and to test the eCascadia, the Freightliner Class 8 electric truck ( earlier post ). It has a range of up to 250 miles per charge while towing a 60,000-pound trailer.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Groupe Renault acquires PVI, a specialist in the electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Groupe Renault has acquired the French company PVI (Power Vehicle Innovation), which specializes in the conversion of commercial vehicles to electricity or natural gas. has a range of 200 km (124 miles) NEDC. PVI currently offers three fully-electric powertrain solutions: L powertrains, GVW of 3.5t

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Commercial Light Vehicles Conversion

BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2023

After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its next phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot fleet of less than 100 vehicles. Initial prototypes were then made available at the IAA Mobility 2021 for visitors to experience in action as shuttle vehicles.

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

The West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative , a study commissioned by a collaboration among nine electric utilities and two agencies representing more than two dozen municipal utilities, recommends adding electric vehicle charging for freight haulers and delivery trucks at 50-mile intervals along Interstate 5 and adjoining highways.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9 trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

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Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018

MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2019

Researchers at MIT and the Ford Motor Company have found that depending on the location, lightweight conventional vehicles could have a lower lifecycle greenhouse gas impact than electric vehicles, at least in the near term. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales.

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PHEV Emissions California Cleaner

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

greenhouse gas emissions were 6,472.3 from 2016, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. In 2017, total gross U.S.

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NREL study concludes aggressive action on vehicle miles travelled, fuel economy and fuel carbon intensity will all be required to meet US GHG reduction goals

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APRIL 3, 2011

In their study, Marc Melaina and Karen Webster developed scenarios based on different degrees of success for each of those metrics, with a focus on providing perspective on the role of FCI in achieving the 2050 GHG reduction goal for light-duty vehicles (LDVs). gCO 2 e/MJ by 2050—a 77% reduction below the baseline. Resources.

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EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2020

The 2020 edition of US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows that emissions increased from 2017 to 2018 by 3.1% (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector). The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty vehicles (i.e.,

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Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

The all-electric Porsche Macan EV is finally here. Porsche unveiled the sporty electric SUV Thursday with up to 381 miles (613 km) WLTP range, sports car performance, and more interior space. “We The highly anticipated EV is finally here after promising to launch an all-electric Macan SUV since 2019.

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Porsche All-Electric Miles Range

DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Fleet North America California

ARPA-E to award $30M for next-gen storage to electrify aviation, rail and shipping: PROPEL-1K

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Transportation is responsible for approximately 29% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually in the United States. Light duty vehicles—passenger and small commercial vehicles—account for 58% of transportation GHG emissions, and battery-powered electric vehicles have emerged as a lower-emissions solution for many applications.

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Energy Storage Transportation Emissions United States

Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

has been experiencing severe inflation and high gas prices. EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. A “Consumer Reports” study stated that EV owners spent approximately 60 percent less on fuel each year than gas vehicle owners.

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The new standards would increase fuel efficiency 8% annually for model years 2024-2026 and increase the estimated fleetwide average by 12 miles per gallon for model year 2026, relative to model year 2021. billion tons over the next three decades.

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards Fuel

California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2021

The locomotive will show the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology to reduce transportation air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The demonstration will facilitate the improvement of local air quality, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, noise and odor.

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Sierra Hydrogen California Energy

NFI expands Class 8 electric truck fleet in Southern California through JETSI; delivery of first 15 of 50 trucks

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2023

NFI, one of the US’ oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers, is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative ( JETSI ) project.

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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

EPA to maintain light-duty vehicle GHG standards unchanged through 2025

GoFor and ODIN partner to launch last-mile commercial EV delivery platform in N America

SoCalGas adding 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell EVs to fleet

ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

Researchers forecast light-duty vehicle electricity use in 2050 considering electrification, autonomy and sharing: 13-26% of total demand

NREL: zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will reach cost-parity with diesel vehicles by 2035

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

EPA GHG Inventory shows US GHG down 1.7% y-o-y in 2019, down 13% from 2005

NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions

ANL: life-cycle water consumption of fuel cell vehicles can be cut in half compared to that of conventional ICE vehicles

EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

So Cal Edison receives eCascadia electric Class 8 truck; first utility in the US

Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

Groupe Renault acquires PVI, a specialist in the electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles

BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

NREL study concludes aggressive action on vehicle miles travelled, fuel economy and fuel carbon intensity will all be required to meet US GHG reduction goals

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

ARPA-E to award $30M for next-gen storage to electrify aviation, rail and shipping: PROPEL-1K

Electric vehicles are inflation relief

NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

NFI expands Class 8 electric truck fleet in Southern California through JETSI; delivery of first 15 of 50 trucks

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