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Biden signs executive order to end federal gasoline vehicle purchases and switch to an electric fleet by 2035
President Biden has just signed an executive order that will move the U.S. government’s federal fleet of more than 645,000 vehicles to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, with light vehicles converted earlier. After the changeover, the federal vehicle fleet will be the largest emission-free vehicle fleet in the country. The current ICE fleet accounts for 7 billion pounds of greenhouse gases and 400 million gallons of fuel. The White House said the transition is already under way and several light police vehicles have already been swapped for electric vehicles. The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, will begin field testing of the Ford Mustang Mach-E for law enforcement use early next year. This department needs 30,000 vehicles.
Audi TT RS leaves the US market with the last Special Heritage Edition 2022
Audi has announced that it will no longer offer the RS version of the Audi TT after 2022 and will offer a “Heritage Edition” special model limited to just 50 units. The Heritage Edition will be available in five colors (10 copies each) and will offer buyers a range of interior options previously inaccessible to the US market. The limited edition TT RS will still have the same 2.5 liter engine, but with an increased top speed of 254 mph from 255 mph.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro Wild Cherry Edition is limited to just 10 units in Japan
Chevrolet has announced that it will offer a super rare variant of the Camaro called the “Wild Cherry Edition”. Only 10 copies of the special edition Camaro are ever produced and offered exclusively for the Japanese market. The Camaro got its name because of the Wild Cherry paintwork that envelops the exterior of the car and is complemented by two silver racing stripes along the hood. Only a single picture of the vehicle was shown so we have yet to see what the interior will look like, but Chevy mentioned a color combination of jet black and adrenaline red.
Ford stops F-150 Blitz reservations after receiving close to 200,000, creating a waiting list for years
Sales for Ford are looking great after reservations for the upcoming F-150 Lightning nearly hit the 200,000 mark, creating a long waiting list. Ford only planned to build just 150,000 units over the next three years but has said they will ramp up production to meet demand sooner. Ford has now stopped taking reservations for the F-150, which is on sale for $ 32,474 after a federal tax credit of $ 7,500.
Chrysler Airflow EV Concept could launch as a Ford Mustang Mach-E rival in 2024
Chrysler’s lineup has been pretty uneventful lately, with none other than the 300 and Pacifica. Stellantis has confirmed that there won’t be a new model for 2022 or 2023, but their latest EV crossover, which was unveiled in July, is set to drop in 2024. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the Chrysler EV Concept is more than “just a concept”. and the official architecture preview suggests the crossover will have a range of 440 miles thanks to a battery capacity between 87 and 104 kWh.
There’s a new BMW i3 in China and it’s not a hatch, it’s an electric 3-series
After several sneak peeks from spy photographers, the Chinese authorities unraveled the upcoming BMW i3. The electric sedan is apparently based on the 3-series with a long wheelbase and will inherit an electric motor with 335 hp, just like the i4 eDrive40. The i3 will also be equipped with an 89.3 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives the vehicle an estimated range of around 483 km. An official unveiling is not yet planned, although a surprise appearance at the Beijing Auto Show in April may be possible.
Mercedes takes Stirling Moss’ 300 SLR for one final drive before parking it in its museum
Mercedes presented its SLR “722” worldwide last year in order to drive it through its courses one last time in honor of Sir Stirling Moss, the man who drove the car to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia in just a few minutes 10 hours, a record that has never been broken. In honor of the legend, Mercedes is making a film about the last tour of the car before it finally returns to the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
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Climber keeps $ 84,000 worth of jewels
A climber who found $ 168,700 worth of jewels is allowed to keep half of his find as no one came forward to claim the gems. The stones were transported on an Air India flight that crashed on Mont Blanc in 1966.
McLaren reveals special livery for the final race
McLaren F1 has unveiled a special livery for the final race of 2021. It shows the expected papaya and blues, but is the result of UAE-based artist Rabab Tantawy becoming the first Middle Eastern female artist to design an F1 livery.
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