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GREEN CAR CONGRESS JULY 4, 2012 Volt continues to be top-selling plug-in in US; Prius PHV #2, LEAF #3 The Chevrolet Volt was the top-selling plug-in vehicle (PEs) in the US in June 2012, posting 1,760 units, up 213.7% by volume from the 561 units in June 2011. For the first six months of the year, Volt sales reached 8,817 units, up 221.2% from 2,745 units in the first half of 2011. The Toyota Prius PHV posted 695 units, representing 3.6% | GREEN CARS NEWS JULY 4, 2012 Ford C-MAX Hybrid to beat Toyota Prius V for fuel economy The hybrid car market is becoming increasingly competitive – as is emphasised by Ford openly boasting that it’s new C-MAX Hybrid (pictured) will topple the Toyota Prius V in terms of fuel economy and will come with a lower price. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid is set to return 47mpg highway, compared to the Toyota Prius [.]. | | | | | | | | | |
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GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012  ABI Research: 60% of new cars shipping globally in 2017 will feature connected car solutions
Global OEM connected car system penetration is expected to increase from 11.4% in 2012 to 60.1% in 2017, according to ABI Research. —VP and practice director Dominique Bonte. However, the two main issues the automotive industry continues to face are cost and lack of awareness. Main reasons for not using telematics services. Click to enlarge. MORE >> -
GREEN CARS NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 Freerolling hybrid minicab firm gets wired
One of London’s largest minicab operators, Greentomatocars has become the first passenger car company in Europe to adopt free in-car Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. Green credentials car hire green car MORE >> -
GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 Boeing forecasts $4.5T market for 34,000 new airplanes over next 20 years
Boeing projects a $4.5-trillion market for 34,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years as the current world fleet doubles in size, according to the Boeing 2012 Current Market Outlook (CMO). The company’s annual forecast reflects the strength of the commercial aviation market. New Airplane Deliveries: 2012-2031. Airplane Type. Total Deliveries. MORE >> -
GREEN CARS NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 Isle of Man trails hydrogen vans
The Isle of Man became the latest place to trial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as the Island’s government seeks to assess the performance and economic possibilities of a hydrogen-driven transport. Hydrogen cars fuel cell hydrogen itm power UK MORE >> -
GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 ConocoPhillips announces sanction of $6B second train for Australia Pacific coal seam gas to LNG project; Sinopec interest to increase
ConocoPhillips announced the sanction of development of a second 4.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) production train for its Australia Pacific LNG coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Queensland, Australia. Sanctioning of the second train is the final step in the approval process for the project. Sinopec Corp.’s to 37.5%. MORE >> - Danish firms develop methanol range-extender car GREEN CARS NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
- Teijin Chemicals develops resin enabling new auto body designs GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
- Fast charging hybrid bus project arrives in Sweden GREEN CARS NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
- Lux Research: grid storage battery cost to fall to $500/kWh by 2022, short of expectations GREEN CAR CONGRESS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
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