Green Cars News

MAY 22, 2012

One in four business leaders have already making use of -or are considering introducing -alternative fuel vehicles to their business operations as oil prices remain stubbornly high.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

A Hyundai Nexo – which gets power from hydrogen fuel cells – is on display at the company’s HQ in Gururgram. Hyundai Motor will showcase its smart mobility solutions and alternative fuel technology at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 starting tomorrow (February 1).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

it sees them as a way to explain electric cars to shoppers. A new survey reveals that most car shoppers are willing to pay extra for alternative fuel. A new bill in Washington could add the state to the roster of those that require EV sales, along with California. And Fiat.

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2012

After the bombshell this week that Tata has ditched plans to introduce an electric car model into the UK (see story), Tata has revealed more details of its future plans for alternative-fuel vehicles in the country, as the Indian firm continues to build its presence here.

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2010

It goes without saying that we all want our petrol engines to achieve better fuel economy at a lower cost – however, according to a new study, US vehicle owners would rather existing engine choices achieve this goal over opting for higher priced alternative fuel engines.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2010

billion) into the alternative fuel vehicle market. According to local media reports, the country’s central government wants to place China as the world’s leading market for alternative-energy vehicles by 2020. Tags: Green credentials alternative fuel China electric car hybrids invest.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2011

Registrations of alternative fuel vehicles soared in April by 48.1 per cent, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, the Mitbushi i-MiEV and the Peugeot iON made their first deliveries to UK customers.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Here at Green Car Reports, we bring you the latest news in the world of green cars, covering everything from cars that get great gas mileage through to hybrids, alternative fuels and of course, plug-in cars.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 20, 2007

An incredible pair of stories in the Detroit news here and here. In one, electric drive is seen as inevitable. In the other electricity isn't even mentioned. Tags: GM electric car plug-in hybrid electricity. Thanks for the tip to Felix Kramer of CalCars.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 16, 2010

BMW is ‘happy to play the waiting game’ on electric vehicles as it plans the launch of its own electric car programme for 2013, according to news agency Headlineauto.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 4, 2014

New car sales in the UK soared last month, on the back of the release of a new registration plate, to reach their highest levels in a decade. Just short of half a million cars were registered in the UK last month (464,824 units) – a rise of 17.7 Electric cars Hybrid cars Green credentials Editor Pick'

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: How Tesla may beef up the battery protection system in its Model S electric car, it may be that Dimethyl Ether is the latest alternative fuel for big trucks, and the 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf is shown before its Los Angeles Auto Show debut. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 24, 2014

The European Parliament has come to an agreement over alternative fuel infrastructure which fails to set firm targets for electric car charging stations. Concluding final negotiations today on the agreement, MEPs have agreed that EU countries will be obliged to develop a national action for altern[.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 17, 2014

Deutsche Post DHL– a leading organisation in the field of alternative fuel vehicle trials – has signed a letter of intent to explore further use of electric cars with Renault. This new framework includes options to buy Renault Kangoo vans which the German postal firm has already been trialli[.].

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 6, 2012

Registrations of pure electric cars topped 1,000 in the UK; in a year which saw the market for new cars shrink by 4.4 What’s more over 23,000 hybrids sold in the UK through 2011, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal. In total, 1052 vehicles eligible for [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 4, 2014

Half way through the year, the electric car market is proving that it is still performing strongly, showing record growth of 143.9% In the first six months of this year, 2,558 fully electric cars were registered in the UK, according to the latest figures from the Society of [.]. Electric vehicles Editor Pick'

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Despite the hype and the near-ubiquity of the Toyota Prius (pictured), most Americans remain leery of buying alternative-fuel vehicles. That’s probably because they don’t have the basic knowledge to understand it, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2023

One of the best features possessed by electric cars is their ability to recoup range while parked in the garage. Automotive News perfectly encapsulated the dichotomy this week by reporting on just how much some networks have been struggling, while retailers reap comparably higher benefits: ChargePoint posted a net loss of $344.5

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Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

Yesterday we told you about the US Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency outlining stringent fuel and greenhouse gas emission standards (see article) – and now we can inform you about a new credit scheme for electric, plug-in and fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2011

Hybrid cars are the preferred alternative fuel vehicle according to a new consumer study by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). The study compared consumer preference for four different alternative fuel vehicle types; hybrid (HEVs), electric (EV), natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The RAC Future Car Challenge may be gone, but the Regent Street Motor Show which accompanies it, lives on. This year’s one-day show will see an exciting array of modern cars including the latest electric, hybrid and alternative fuel cars side by side with some of the very earliest cars, all built [.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

If you’re looking for some light reading on electric cars today, you might be interested in the guest blog I’ve written for Sustainable-mobility.org, a Renault-conceived resource for sustainable and alternative fuel transport.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 22, 2023

EV adoption in 2023 is trending upwards — pure battery electric vehicles. Automotive News reported that 87,708, or 7.1 % of all car sales in the U.S. were all-electric vehicles in January 2023. This excludes plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales, too.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 25, 2011

Electric cars are making steady progress as the transportation method of the future with auto manufacturers continuing to announce new concepts and production vehicles. However, doubts remain about the sheer scale of investment that would be required to make electric cars a mainstream success – with battery [.].

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

With the news of a 25 per cent increase in the registrations of alternative fuel vehicle sales last month, Nissan reveals its fully electric LEAF was one of the major winners of the growing market. The electric family car saw sales surge a staggering 1,000 per cent last month in the UK, compared wit[.].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The increase in CO 2 is certainly worrying and bad news for governments and most carmakers. The positive effect of diesel cars on emissions has faded away as their demand has dropped dramatically during the last year. This is mostly due to the good commercial performance of the Toyota C-HR and its fuel type mix.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. There are now over 3 million total electric cars on the roads today. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%

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Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2010

Tags: Electric cars Green credentials AFIGP BIS electric vehicles funding gas refuelling grant support.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Drivers of electric cars should be able to drive anywhere across Europe and recharge for free by 2020, under a new directive adopted by the EU. New rules will ensure a network of alternative refuelling points across the continent is established, all using common standards to ensure that electric c[.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 21, 2011

A new specialist association is to launch to help drive the development of alternatively-fuelled motorbikes and scooters.

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Green Cars News

MAY 28, 2010

General Motors (GM) is to launch a hybrid car in south Asia by the end of the year, the group’s country head revealed yesterday. According to the Financial Times, the US carmaker announced its plans after it was revealed that it was to shelve a project to build an electric car for the country with [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 14, 2011

A motoring pressure group, the Association of British Drivers is calling for the end of the £5,000 grant for electric and other alternative fuel cars.

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2011

TheUSstate ofVirginiahas expressed a commitment to natural gas and electric powered vehicles after Governor Bob McDonnell signed two pieces of legislation to promote their use. An executive order has been signed to set out the state’s alternative fuel plan.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Power’s vice president for electric vehicle practice, told Automotive News that cost incentives and local policies can likewise play a massive role. From Automotive News : Six of the top states J.D. 1, according to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. However, Elizabeth Krear, J.D.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chinese government and businesses have been making a big deal about electric cars over the last few years with a number of upstart companies emerging that could yet put China on the automotive manufacturing map. So what does this mean for electric cars? The Green Piece Article, Tuesday 24 2009.

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