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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. Poll Results.

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UK Electric Car number cross 500,000 mark

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More than half a million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are on UK roads, statistics have revealed. BEV are the industry name for Electric cars. The industry calls this a ‘significant milestone’. The cost-of-living crisis is also leading many people to “hang on to their existing car for a bit longer”, he added.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

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Perhaps the cost of compliance will drive the cost of cars up. Not just on this issue -- think about how "tough on crime" politicians on both sides of the aisle often sway fearful voters even when statistics show crime in their area is low. There are fair arguments to be made against the rule.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q4 and Full Year 2022 earnings call

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Through Tesla Insurance, Tesla has adjusted the design of the car and its software to minimize the cost of repair, the CEO noted. “We would not have released FSD Beta if these statistics were not accurate,” Musk said. Volume production is important and it will start in 2024. 16:35 CT – Here are Elon’s remarks.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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However, its overall merits are open for debate after a study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel questioned the implied costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His analysis found that the programme is paying nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Furthermore, the batteries in a PHEV are generally smaller than those in any other electric vehicle constructed today and the battery savings in the PHEV from a pure BEV can easily make up for the cost of the small liquid-fueled engine, resulting in a lower-cost production vehicle for mass distribution.

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What's the Deal? UAW Strike Deadline Nears With No Contracts Signed

The Truth About Cars

But Fain has said the Blue Oval’s proposed cost-of-living adjustments were unacceptable, adding that the possibility of a strike remains very real for all automakers. While negotiations continue, the industry only has until September 14th to settle things with the UAW. percent, it was sitting closer to 7 percent in 2021 and 2022.

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