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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

Green Car Congress

We will rebuild the reputation of a company that more than two million people worldwide, including dealers and suppliers, rely upon for their livelihoods. Volkswagen commits to regular and open communication with our customers, dealers, employees, and the public as we move forward. —Prepared testimony of Michael Horn.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Buyers must agree to register and operate the vehicles in California at least 90 percent of the time for three years. $7 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. The facility is slated to produce nearly 5 million gallons of transportation fuel per year.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 The comprehensive warranty is appealing, as is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—that is held in high regard in the automotive industry. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved funding of more than $20 million to support low carbon transportation projects; about half went to Tesla Motors. The California Energy Commission’s investment in Quallion’s manufacturing facilities will help us pursue new applications for our advanced batteries. Valley Garbage and Rubbish Co.,

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

Baua Electric

Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. Why California? Problem is, there is nowhere to refuel them.

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BMW MINI electric car gets boost from AC Propulsion in San Dimas

Revenge of the Electric Car

To recap, BMW will be leasing 500 MINI Es from dealers in New York, New Jersey and Southern California starting some time early in 2009. Anything more is wasted in my opinion. The web was buzzing last week with stories about BMW’s MINI E. This is close to twice as fast as charging my RAV.

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