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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Green Car Congress

Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second]. Besides the engine type and fuel, those who use the Carculator can also enter the size category of the vehicles to be compared, from subcompact cars to vans. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at. And personally I like better simple solutions.