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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

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According to CR’s experts, simpler powertrains in EVs and no need for oil changes are likely reasons for the lower costs. In addition to being easier and cheaper to maintain, many EVs deliver better acceleration compared to gas-powered vehicles, and don’t pump harmful pollution into our air.

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CALSTART white paper shows nationwide tech supplier industry ready to support more efficient heavy-duty trucks and buses

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A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses. This white paper just scratches the surface of that capability.

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Obama Administration outlines strategy for reduction of methane emissions

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The strategy builds on progress to date and takes steps to further cut methane emissions from landfills, coal mining, and agriculture, and oil and gas systems. In the spring of 2014, EPA will assess several potentially significant sources of methane and other emissions from the oil and gas sector.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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In a white paper released at a National Press Club briefing, Secretary Mineta detailed his support for such policies—i.e., The white paper outlines six reasons justifying technology neutral policies: Performance-based regulations in the automotive sector historically have been successful.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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History has shown that once emission control and efficiency improving technologies were required on engines, the traditional trade-off relationship between CO 2 and NO x emissions at the tailpipe has been overcome and reductions of both pollutants could be achieved simultaneously.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. Earlier post.). in order to assess the feasibility of the projections. A risk analysis based on various scenarios is recommended.

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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

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Switching from diesel fuel to natural gas may hold advantages for the US heavy-duty trucking fleet, but more needs to be done to reach the full environmental benefits, according to a new white paper released by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, and Rice University.

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