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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. Alternative fuels excise tax credits are extended to 31 December. Credits for energy-efficient appliances are extended into 2013.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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ClearFlame has developed a technology that allows a heavy-duty engine to continue to operate using MCCI-based combustion when fueled on a wider range of fuels, including ethanol. Historically, clean-burning fuels, and those that are easy to make from waste CO 2 streams or syngas, have failed to ignite using MCCI.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. F-150 Lightning will make use of the new, state-of-the-art Rouge Electric Vehicle Center—which will also be a zero-waste-to-landfill site.

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Aemetis signs $1B offtake agreement with Delta Air Lines for 250M gallons of sustainable aviation fuel

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The aggregate value of the agreement is estimated to be more than $1 billion, including LCFS, RFS, 45Q and tax credits. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, the Aemetis Carbon Zero plant design utilizes cellulosic hydrogen made from carbon-negative waste wood. —Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Which company faced a $1.7 billion fine for diesel emissions cheating?

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