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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). DOE has not updated this since the June 2000 Final Rule.

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Toyota Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in April

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Pre-registered drivers of alternate-fueled vehicles, hybrids and traditional gasoline-powered and diesel-powered vehicles will be participating in a two-stage rally offering challenges and fun on the race course and on public roads. Spectators are welcome at Friday’s Toyota Green Grand Prix. Admission is free.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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billion miles every year and uses more than 180 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of fuel. Half of the prototypes would feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities, USPS said at the time. Sierra Club. The USPS fleet travels more than 1.3 Environmental Law and Policy Center.

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Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD

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New Compact Crossover—the Most Efficient Mazda The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is the third iteration of this compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV), following turbocharged and non-turbocharged gasoline-only models. liter gasoline-only model and the hybrid is reasonable at $2,320. The significance of the CX-50 Hybrid is pretty clear.

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. The Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rally is the only official Sports Car Club of America road rally of its kind in the US.

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again for 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May.

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Road Test: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce eAWD

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Electric/Gasoline Propulsion The Tonale is only available as a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive (AWD.) With the Tonale PHEV this is never an issue as there is an estimated gasoline and electric driving range of 360 miles. Doing so will lessen the time spent buying expensive gasoline. This is only part of the story.

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