Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. The Nikkei report followed a story in German newsmagazine Der Spiegel on the likelihood of an expanded partnership between the two companies. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2012

Last year, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt struck a winning blow for green vehicles everywhere by taking the 2011 North American Car Of The Year (NACOTY) title. This year, another fuel-efficient vehicle has strode to the title - the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 2, 2015

Today, read about the California bill that would cut the state sales tax for the newest green vehicles, how a 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car has fared after four years on the road, and why the next generation of car buyers may place particular emphasis on fuel efficiency. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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All Cars Electric

MARCH 1, 2011

The Geneva motor show has always been known for its green vehicles, but electric cars played a greater part than ever this year. French marque Renault was one of the main players with its range of four production electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

The DELIVER (Design of Electric LIght Vans for Environment-impact Reduction) project started in November 2011 with the goal of reducing the environmental impact in urban areas by 40%, along with delivering optimized ergonomics and loading space at affordable costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

The automotive industry continues to invest in high end R&D to devise the cutting edge technology required for electric vehicles. I believe there is potential for green vehicles to represent 10% of the new car market within 10 years, although the road to get there will be bumpy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2011

Growth of alternative powertrain vehicles sales will be limited by consumer concerns about costs as well as functionality, according to the newly-released J.D. Power and Associates 2011 US Green Automotive Study. The 2011 US Green Automotive Study combines information and insight from J.D.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The city also made it easier for its employees to use electric and other green vehicles by implementing a car sharing reservation program. The city equipped 50 EV, PHEV and HEV vehicles with Zipcar’s Fast Fleet wireless technology, enabling employees to reserve available vehicles in the fleet pool.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

The Commission will provide a leading role in working with Member States at national and regional level on the build-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure in the EU; and explore with the European Investment Bank how to provide funding to stimulate investment in infrastructure and services build-up for green vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Thus, the Commission said it would work together with industry to develop a proposal on the European Green Vehicles Initiative under Horizon 2020, including a platform to develop clean and energy-efficient vehicle technologies, as announced in the 2010 Industrial Policy Communication.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Based on automaker surveys, the number of fuel-cell vehicles in California is projected to grow from about 350 in 2011 to 53,000 by 2017.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

RPS policies as of March 2011. In contrast, China’s 12 th five-year plan, March 5, 2011, requires 11.4 Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon. Perspective by The Townsend Company. Source: DSIRE. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

The poll results should be welcome news for the Department for Transport which last month announced an incentive scheme that would see grants of up to £5,000 being offered to purchasers of electric powered cars from 2011. “Ministers’ thinking on green technology is all over the place.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

It is the first of four electrified vehicles from Ford that will become available over the next three years in the US and Canada including: Battery electric Transit Connect van in 2010. Battery electric Ford Focus passenger car in 2011. Next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012. Plug-In hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 5, 2011

Electric vehicles may be on the verge of widespread commercial success, but that hasn’t stopped one high profile electric vehicle maker from falling by the wayside. On March 4, 2011, RK Grant, SJ Appell and AC O’Keefe of Zolfo Cooper were appointed [.].

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian Consumers are to be offered incentives of up to £5,000 to purchase an electric car under government plans to be unveiled today that will also see the creation of electric car cities across the UK and the launch of large-scale experiments with ultra-green vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011.

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