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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

Green Car Congress

Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Plug-ins Solar Sustainability' The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. These emissions represent the majority of greenhouse gas emissions up through approximately the vehicle’s first 50,000 driven miles.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. BYD currently exports gasoline-powered cars to Africa, South America, and the Middle East, but they compete on price, not quality. Electric cars will be one answer.

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