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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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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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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 [.]. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news E10 E15 Environmental Protection Agency EPA ethanol blends ethanol in gasoline ethanol in petrol.

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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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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. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Mercedes Mercedes Benz ML450 Hybrid Mercedes hybrid cars Mercedes ML450 Hybrid.

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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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Ford reveals new Explorer fuel economy figures

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Ford has revealed the fuel economy figures for the new Ford Explorer – and it will be the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market. The vehicle will deliver an EPA-certified 28mpg on the highway with an all-new 2.0litre EcoBoost engine.