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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. Highlander was the first model in its segment to offer a hybrid powertrain back in 2006 and Grand Highlander further expands on our electrification leadership.

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German researches conclude EU rapeseed biodiesel extremely unlikely to meet current definition of sustainability

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It is extremely likely that European rapeseed biodiesel does not, in fact, meet the current EU definition of sustainability. 2006) and CONCAWE et al. —Pehnelt and Vietze (2012). The latter is more favorable regarding GHG emission savings of rapeseed diesel.

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JRC publishes recommendation for the collection and recycling of light-EV batteries

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The current 2006 Batteries Directive identifies three categories of batteries. definition of the additional fifth category, alternative collection targets for Member States) to ensure the efficient, safe and fair collection of waste batteries from LMTs. For the moment, these targets exclude batteries that power LMT products until 2030.

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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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billion went to carbon capture and storage, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. ELI researchers applied the conventional definitions of fossil fuels and renewable energy. Nuclear energy, which also falls outside the operating definition of fossil and renewable fuels, was not included.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. The survey is similar to surveys run by UMTRI on the same topic in 2006 and 2007. A design target that appears definitely to have been met, at least subjectively, based on our experience in the TDI vehicles.) Click to enlarge.

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Icelanders get a sneak peek of REVENGE

Revenge of the Electric Car

Iceland is in the process of transforming its transportation and energy practices into promoting electric cars for its roads, as well as geothermal energy for power generation. Storytelling is definitely a filmmaker’s business, and telling the story of the crushing of EV1s in 2006′s Who Killed the Electric Car?

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. Power/Powertrain. As a premium car, its goal is to always deliver easily accessible power whenever the driver demands it.

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