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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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Lindgren (2010) Low-CO 2 Electricity and Hydrogen: A Help or Hindrance for Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles? This paradox for hydrogen- and electric-powered vehicles in a carbon cap-and-trade world deserves further study by the scientific community and consideration by policy makers. Wallington et al. Resources. Wallington, M.

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Mitsubishi Delivers 4 i-MiEV Electric Vehicles to the Principality of Monaco

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The Principality of Monaco, proactively seeking ways to combat environmental issues and to replace domestic transportation with low-CO2-emitting electric vehicles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. and MC Automobile (Europe) N.V. Earlier post.).

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). million) in more than 50 innovative research, development and demonstration projects, including the road-testing of 340 low carbon vehicles across the UK during 2010. Delphi Diesel Systems UK Ltd (lead), University College London.

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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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“The new family of Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engines coming in 2010 is a key element of Ford Motor Company’s global Blueprint for Sustainability,&# said John Fleming, Chairman & CEO, Ford of Europe. “With the 2.0-litre litre engine catering for applications of 200 PS and above, the 1.6-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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