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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

EV Central

A Nissan Patrol emitting 334g/km would cop a massive $19,300 penalty. He’s also worked globally for General Motors and Nissan in government relations and corporate roles. The CX-5 Turbo model at 191g/km would wear a hefty $5000 fine.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

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In the last few weeks, not only has Chrysler made announcements, so has Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan. Nissan has already conducted tests with an experimental model and is deciding whether to bring the car to market , according to local media. We'll see the first of the Hyundais to use that technology in November.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. 2021 Nissan Ariya.

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Average fuel economy on the up

Green Cars News

According to Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, both the unemployment rate and the cost of petrol influenced buyers’ decisions with regards to the fuel economy of their vehicles. This was put down to not only more fuel efficient vehicles, but also a decrease in the amount of driving by American motorists.

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

diesel, the petrol hybrid Lexus LF-Ch is expected to match its competitors for performance and price while emitting less than 100g/km of CO2. The first version of the vehicle is debuting in Frankfurt with a more complete production vehicle scheduled for next year’s Geneva Motor Show. GM hopes to build around 220,000 a year.

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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Though China is clearly way behind the US and Japan in terms of producing petrol powered cars, it hopes to get a jump start on the opposition by skipping this technology and focusing on electrics. Its goal was to be one of the top producers of green cars within three years and a world leader in both electric cars and buses after that.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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It ispleasingly quick but will still only manage 150 miles between charges, muchless than a tank of petrol, even if it costs only £1.50 Renault and Nissan are determined to establish an early lead in the new massmarket for electric cars. Renaultand Nissan’s rivals have questioned whether this is practicable or viable.