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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for … In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With over 70 percent of India’s power generation currently coming from coal, Maruti Suzuki believes hybrid technology is cleaner than electric vehicles from a well-to-wheel perspective and will be relevant in the interim to lower the country’s transportation emissions.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. The Geely Emgrand 7 is a mid-sized 4-door sedan similar in size to a Škoda Octavia or Toyota Corolla. Currently, China produces most of its methanol from coal.

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UCS proposes plug-in cars roadblock: What's wrong with Big Enviro?

Plugs and Cars

Autobloggreen.com's report continues: Toyota's director of environmental technology, Tom Stricker, was shocked by what Friedman said. Stricker responded in disbelief with, "Are you saying auto companies should be held responsible for electricity generation?" Let's be clear.

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Volt for Real?

Plug In Partners

The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show. But I can’t help thinking that this technology will make the current crop of hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape look like Ford Excursions. The Volt , provided GM can get the lithium battery right , will go about 40 miles on an electric charge.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Major Implications for Automotive Sector

The Truth About Cars

From Reuters : Baltimore port's private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website. Ships are already being rerouted to alternative ports.

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