Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2011

The Lexus hybrids just keep on coming – and now the luxury branch of Toyota is expected to debut a new concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Known as the LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, the vehicle is expected to “redefine” the premium grand touring saloon car.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2011

The all-electric Nissan Leaf has been named the World Car of the Year 2011 at the New York International Auto Show. The car, dubbed the ‘world’s first full electric family car’ claimed the honour as t.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 1, 2010

Ford CEO Alan Mulally announced the partnership Wednesday at the opening day of the New York International Auto Show. When Ford’s first all-electric car, the Ford Focus Electric, ships in 2011, the recharging system will be remotely managed by Microsoft. What sounds like an odd-couple fit – Microsoft?

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

Despite the fact that diesel cars have had limited success in the Japanese market, Subaru is ready to try its luck in the country by launching a diesel model there in 2011. With new emission regulations to take effect in Japan from 2010, Subaru is hoping to improve its diesel before offering it in the home market.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

A new Environmental Defence Fund report shows that 13 states have adopted California’s clean car standards that aim to save hundreds of dollars annually at the pump and reduce heat trapping greenhouse gases. Tags: Green cars Green credentials Latest news California clean car standards EPA.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

But in recent months new players, including the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Daimler AG and battery maker Electrovaya , have come onto the scene as well — making China look more and more likely to give electric cars a strong push into the mass market. Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

From Josh’s article: As the House Energy and Utilities Committee gave its stamp of approval to the measure, Hasner is planning a showing of “Who Killed the Electric Car?” The federal Energy Department has $25 billion to loan to companies to produce a new breed of electric cars. But the electric car is coming – if a little slowly.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

“Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt.

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