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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. An LCFS is a hybrid of a regulatory and market policy instrument. We did not shy away from controversy. We are not advocates.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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This application also provides some insight into the “beyond diesel” but “before electric” strategy for the brand in the US. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Prospects at this point for some form of hybridized Tiguan in the US are—at least at this point—remote. Select compact SUVs. 2018 VW Tiguan. 2017 Toyota RAV4.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It also offers eight hybrid models. GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies" GM "killed" that experiment because it wasnt even CLOSE to being cost effective.

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