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UK study finds low carbon policy has bolstered UK automotive sector, but trucks neglected and biofuels stalled

Green Car Congress

A major new report published at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Annual Conference shows the UK automotive sector has been revitalized by consistently applied policy centered on cutting carbon. UK auto sector turnover was £64.1 billion (US$110 billion) in 2013 compared with £46.3 Click to enlarge.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

Green Car Congress

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. Everywhere you look there are opportunities to seize the energy high ground.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. In addition, I have made two YouTube videos.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. In addition, I have made two YouTube videos.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. No announced plans.

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