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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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Michelin sees a future in which its tires might be more expensive but last much longer and be much less impactful on the environment. It takes a lot of simulation tools to provide a match for the car, then rounds of final testing with the car. According to information from the U.S. Tire ingredients. – U.S.

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Organic traffic system may get the green light

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Now however, an organic computing based approach to traffic light control aims to solve the traffic jam issue altogether. According to research published in the International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems , traffic lights would autonomously react to changing traffic conditions.

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Green light goes out on the incandescent bulb

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The UK has been at the forefront of efforts to cut down energy-inefficient products which cost people more money to run and are bad for the environment as they have higher carbon emissions. Environment Minister Dan Norris said:“We can no longer rely on light bulbs which waste 95 per cent of their energy as heat.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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The new solar park is an integral part of Volkswagen’s worldwide sustainability strategy, which includes generating more power within the Group from renewable energy sources, said Volkswagen Group Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas, Wolfram Thomas. We are increasing the share of green energy in a modular way.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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Additional features include the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone connectivity, distinctive LED exterior lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The first manufacturer to create a fuel cell vehicle dealer network (2008) Honda Commitment to the Environment.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece - Tuesday 30th June 2009. It was a clear winner in our poll to determine the ‘Green Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in 2008 – but 2009 has been much more difficult for Toyota. After establishing itself as a leader in the green car race, Toyota has been pegged back in recent times. Faye Sunderland.

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