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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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As a direct result of the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program, more than 10,000 Californians have now scrapped old, dirty cars and replaced them with cleaner alternatives such as new and used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid cars. million had been spent on incentives within Clean Cars 4 All.

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Ford fuel economy, EPA ends talks, better hybrids, Audi ad: Today's Car News

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Ford opened an investigation into the way it conducts fuel economy tests. The EPA quit speaking to California in their dispute over emissions rules. Half of Consumer Reports top picks for 2019 include hybrids or plug-in cars. And Audi makes good on advertising the performance benefits of an electric car.

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Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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Stellantis has agreed to adhere to California emission policies, including requirements to make two-thirds of new cars to zero-emission or electric by 2030. California having a waiver to issue its own benchmarks further complicated the matter.

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California deal, Tesla losses, BMW batteries, Rogue Hybrid gone: Today's Car News

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Four automakers cut a side deal with California on emissions and fuel-economy standards, circumventing the EPA. in preparation for new plug-in hybrids. Tesla announced $408 million in losses for the second quarter, despite higher sales. BMW has doubled its battery production in the U.S.

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California, 4 automakers reach framework agreement on GHG standards; slight FE weakening, no upstream emissions calculations

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The agreement slightly weakens the current standards by decreasing the original fuel economy increases year-over-year and moves the current 2025 requirement to 2026, resulting in slightly less aggressive year-over-year reductions. for Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (BEV/FCEV), and 1.6x over five years.).

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2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, electric Beetle, fuel economy fracas: Today’s Car News

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The Trump administration is aiming to revoke California’s ability to regulate tailpipe emissions. And we take a look at Ford’s latest and probably most important hybrid. All this and more at Green Car. Volkswagen is making a new electric Beetle—but it’s not quite what you might think.

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Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid on sale at select New York and California dealerships

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The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode went on-sale at select New York and California Honda dealers on 15 January 15 with an MSRP of $39,780 and a monthly lease price of $429. Earlier post.). liter i-VTEC, Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine.

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