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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

Teslarati

“To all those who have made engines up until now, let us continue to make engines… I will never let all the work you have all done so far go to waste.” Less mining/extraction is needed in renewable economy due to no fossil fuel extraction 2. Model 3 costs ~$37.5k post EV credit How is this a real document?

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Is NRDC drinking the hydrogen kool-aid?

Plugs and Cars

The 2008 Toyota Prius is 242 g/mi today. If FCVs are to be better than a Prius, the hydrogen must be produced from renewable energy. California’s own Hydrogen Highway Blueprint Plan estimates that hydrogen FCVs will require more than 4000 BTU/mi (1172 Watt hours per mile) of renewable energy.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

Green Cars News

After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. It suggests that the Prius is a standard bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources.

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CMU team finds regional temperature differences have significant impact on EV efficiency, range and emissions

Green Car Congress

Cold temperatures, on the other hand, are particularly disadvantageous for BEVs, since vehicles with internal combustion engines can use engine waste heat for cabin heating, whereas in BEVs heat must be generated using limited onboard stored electrical energy. Credit: ACS, Yuksel and Michalek. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan Leaf Hits Seattle

Revenge of the Electric Car

Initially it’s a lot like driving a Toyota Prius hybrid… until the straightaway, where Dean persuades me to floor it. The ideal car battery would have a long range, and minimal residual waste at the end of its useful life. Nissan expects the Leaf to be the first affordable, all-electric car.

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Leasing website goes green

Green Cars News

With a range of finance packages available, Go Green Leasing has some great deals on popular green cars including the smart fortwo, Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and more, with complete details on CO2 emissions, MPG and road tax banding available to help customers’ make the greenest choice.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A - Untitled Article

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Tesla Roadster Visits Las Vegas July 27th-28th during Renew America Roadtrip by Stan Hanel, Editor of "Watts Happening" Newsletter for LVEVA Michael Craner and Madushini “Maddy” Gunawardana are 21 st century trailblazers. They created the Renew America Roadtrip that traveled from New York to San Francisco from July 15th – 31 st.