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

Green Car Congress

The decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion was a result of multiple factors, including a continued shift from coal to natural gas, increased use of renewables in the electric power sector, and milder weather that contributed to less overall electricity use. above 1990 levels in 2007.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

Green Car Congress

Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. FPL Group’s principal subsidiaries are NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and Florida Power & Light Company, which serves 4.5

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Used Tesla prices, Pacifica Hybrid recall, electric mail vans, solar energy jobs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, electric postal vans, jobs in renewable energy, better used Tesla prices, and a plug-in hybrid minivan recall. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Fully electric Ford Transit vans will be delivering mail within months under a deal announced by Deutsche Post and Ford.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

“Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. Community choice aggregation (CCA) programs are now widespread in California, and they give families access to affordable 100% renewable energy, regardless of whether they rent or own their home or apartment.

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Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

Green Car Congress

There is no technical solution to respond to the proposed 2025 CAFE regulation that is as cost-effective, compatible with our existing vehicles and fuels, ready for production and adaptable to future renewable fuels as our Opposed-Piston Engines. The goal of the 30-month Achates ARPA-E project is to deliver a three-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

Baua Electric

By sales, SUVs have surpassed sedans, wagons, hatchbacks, and minivans, and last year they also accounted for 53% of battery-electric vehicle sales and 83% of plug-in hybrid sales. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Conventional car body styles still accounted for 43.4%

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Toyota hybrids thrive amid global sales slump over safety scandals and recalls

Baua Electric

Read more While hybrid gas-electric cars from Toyota are observing renewed popularity, global sales slump and competition in domestic markets are weighing down on the carmaker. While certain models like its Granvia minivan are proving popular in China, Toyota’s sales in the country fell 13.5 . --> Sales of Toyota Motor Corp.

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