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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 11:34:05

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Plans Guide Readiness Efforts in Western North Carolina and Across the State

ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Area Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan has been released to the public to support Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) readiness efforts in Western North Carolina. Over the past year the Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition has worked with a broad group of stakeholders in the Asheville metro area to identify and address barriers to electric vehicle adoption. The Asheville Area PEV Plan provides local governments, businesses, educators and other key partners with a roadmap of strategies to prepare the Asheville region for electric vehicles.


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Fact #1140: Mexico and Canada are the Biggest Recipients of U.S. Petroleum Exports



Total U.S. petroleum exports have been increasing over the last 10 years, reaching an all-time high of 8.5 million barrels per day (mmbd) in 2019. The United States exported 1.2 mmbd of petroleum to Mexico in 2019, which was 14% of total U.S. petroleum exports. Canada received 1.0 mmbd or 12%. Japan and South Korea were the next highest destinations, each receiving 7% of U.S. petroleum exports.

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How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?

Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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