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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

Baua Electric

If an automaker fails to meet this legal target, which was established in 2017 , it may have to pay a fine of €95 per gram of CO2 per car. And some are close to meeting them due to high EV or hybrid mix, like Kia, Hyundai and Stellantis. million polluting vehicles in order to come into compliance. km or lower.

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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs

Baua Electric

Considering those details, the EPA calculated that its final rule will require 56% EVs by 2032, plus at least 13% plug-in hybrids—and since then, GM has been among the automakers reviving plug-in hybrids , perhaps resulting in a slower EV rollout. ” 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 4 Will automakers make more EVs than they need to?

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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

Plugs and Cars

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. In a Prius or Civic Hybrid at 50mpg, the trip would have cost about $30 in gas, tolls and parking in Sacto.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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After Musk commits $180m, Trump says he’ll end EV mandate that doesn’t exist

Baua Electric

Earlier this year, the EPA finalized significant exhaust regulations which will save Americans $100 billion dollars in fuel, health and climate costs per year, and save 2,000 lives per year and cut 7 billion tons of climate pollution in total. auto industry from complete obliteration which is happening right now, and saving U.S.