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Electric car batteries could be greener, says EPA study

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Batteries used for electric cars could become greener and this should be a priority to help improve the environmental argument for EVs, according to a new study. While modern lithium ion batteries show overall promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to petrol-fuelled cars and nick[.]. Latest News'

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US grants ethanol blend waiver

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The waiver applies to new cars and light trucks built from the model year 2007 onwards – with a decision on the use of E15 in model year 2001-2006 vehicles to be made [.].

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Mercedes to launch hybrid on Monday

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The vehicle uses a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine and a two-mode hybrid system to produce 46 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. Its EPA rating is 24mpg highway, 21mpg city. During both low speed operation and parking, the Mercedes ML450 HYBRID can run on electric drive only up to a maximum speed of 34mph.

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Palm oil biofuels fail to make the grade

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Biodiesel and renewable diesel formed from palm oil may not make the grade as an alternative to petrol-based diesel fuel.

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Ford examines thermoelectric energy regeneration

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The model predicted the potential to generate 300W to 400W under EPA highway drive cycle conditions for a 2.5l petrol-electric hybrid vehicle. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news SAE 2009 World Congress thermoelectric energy regeneration.

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Volt misses Leaf mark in EPA’s fuel economy ratings

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The Environment Protection Agency (EPA), which is responsible for awarding the fuel economy rating for [.]. Tags: Chevrolet 93mpg electric EPA petrol range-extended rating volt.

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Mercedes boosted by hybrid vehicle credit

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The battery then works with a 15kW electric motor and a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine to deliver EPA mileage ratings of 19mpg in US city conditions and 26mpg on the US highway – this is an improvement of 26 per cent when compared to the V8 powered S550 saloon car.