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Toyota reveals all you need to know about fuel cell cars

Plugs and Cars

An SAE Research Report in 2001 stated that "several automakers have pledged the introduction of fuel cell vehicles, including buses, by 2003-2005." Much has been made of late of Toyota and other automakers claims they will commercialize hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Of course, we've heard these promises/predictions before.

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Losses and sales drop for Mitsubishi and Toyota

Green Cars News

Two of Japan’s automotive manufacturers have suffered a blow as they release figures for the fiscal year just ended, prompting fears that major Japanese car makers are about to report large losses. In the current year, the manufacturer forecasts its net profit will fall 64 per cent to Y8.0billion and sales will drop 14 per cent.

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

Green Cars News

It is hoped that other GPS manufacturers will take advantage of this technology which could reduce road casualties by around 10 per cent, according to estimates, if two thirds of London drivers use the system.

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

Green Cars News

The used car label is a voluntary initiative for dealers, developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) with support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Government. Sales by private individuals are not covered by the scheme.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. CPI, established in 2001, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem of Korea. by Bill Cooke. GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) Company Overview.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

Green Cars News

The objective of the Alliance is to rank among the world’s top three vehicle manufacturers in terms of quality, technology and profitability. EDB’s role in the MOU is to work with industry partners such as the Renault-Nissan Alliance to identify industry development opportunities such as manufacturing and R&D.

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An interview with Riversimple

Green Cars News

Riversimple shot to fame in June 2009 when they unveiled arguably the most exciting development for British green car technology yet; the two-seater Riversimple hydrogen prototype. Open source allows multiple manufacturers to cooperate in developing not just the standards but critically the entire supply chain.