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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

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Were a more stringent fuel economy standard to be implemented, 63% said it was likely the cost of vehicles will increase too much. Environment America, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists sponsored the poll. It was conducted via telephone between 8-13 September.

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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Toyota’s targeted cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles. In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Source: Toyota.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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The trend toward recommending or requiring higher-octane fuel continues to rise as manufacturers work toward meeting stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. Last year, nearly 1.5 improvement.

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USDA and FAA to Partner to Develop Biomass Feedstocks for Renewable Jet Fuel

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Doing so will decrease the industry’s current dependence on foreign oil and help stabilize fuel costs in the long run, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a speech to the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Next-generation biofuels are considered to be a decreasing cost industry.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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Petro-states are compensated to transition smoothly to a sustainable economy, avoiding a last-ditch attempt to flood the world with cheap oil and gas. Energy markets fragment in the face of protectionism, which limits economies of scale and slows progress towards decarbonization. The result is a win–win for climate and security.

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Tesla Supercharger V2 arrives in India, when they will be used remains in question

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According to Tesla Club India, who took the photos, these chargers are commonly found in Europe, with the Type 2 plugs being used for Model S and X, while the CCS2 plugs offer charging for the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla Club India® (@TeslaClubIN) November 29, 2021. Only one is usable at a time.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

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