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Audi CEO Duesmann pushes back against politicians opposing ICE ban

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“Our plan for phasing out combustion engine technology is in place,” Duesmann said in an interview with WirtschaftsWoche , a German magazine. Lindner instead wants the government to develop alternative fuels, something he has been vocal about in the past. I’d love to hear from you!

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Mercedes wins top green awards for its commercial vehicles

Green Cars News

The firm’s commercial vehicle arm picked up two awards for its development of alternative fuel technology, from leading Irish specialist publication ‘Fleet Transport Magazine’. Mercedes-Benz has been recognised for its role in reducing emissions from commercial vehicles.

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Mainstream media catches green car bug

Green Cars News

The latest example of green cars breaking into the mainstream media comes in the April 27 edition of Fortune Magazine , which features Warren Buffet on the cover in front of a BYD e6 electric car - the company that Buffet has invested in. Tags: Green cars Latest news media coverage. What have you made of media reports on green cars?

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Does the future of electric cars hinge on costs?

Green Cars News

Cogan is far from a naysayer about the prospects of electric vehicles - he has been covering them since 1992 in his award winning magazine. He also spent a year living with the pioneering General Motors EV1 electric car and has driven the vast majority of alternative fuel vehicles.

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GreenFleet Awards nomination for our Paul

Green Cars News

Awards include ‘Alternative Fuel Supplier of the Year’, ‘Breakdown/Recovery Company of the Year’, ‘City Car Manufacturer of the Year’, ‘Electric Vehicle of the Year’, ‘Fleet of the Year’ and ‘IT Innovation Award’ among others. G Factor Conference & Exhibition.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts! Why Am I a Member? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

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Obama embraces PHEVs

Plug In Partners

The Grist Magazine blog has posted the complete speech here. The Defense Department will also hold a competition where private corporations get funding to see who can build the best new alternative-fuel plant. The Department can then use these new technologies to improve the energy security of our own military.

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