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AFS Trinity Awarded Patent for Extreme Hybrid Drivetrain; Company Arguing for Full PHEV Tax Credit

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The company said it expects DOE and US Congressional recognition of the cost, safety and performance benefits of the new technology in the form of the full plug-in hybrid tax credit of $7,500 to vehicles using this technology.

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Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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per gallon US) subsidy and fuel excise and value-added tax exemptions, and ( b ) a prospective future scenario with no form of government support measures. In its development of biofuel policy, China’s 10 th five-year plan (2001–2005) proposed a biofuel industry to utilize surplus grain stocks. gallon US) with tax exemption and a $0.16/liter

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GM to cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017

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Since 2001, the Australian dollar has risen from US$0.50 With the decision to discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing in Australia by the end of 2017, GM expects to record pre-tax charges of $400 million to $600 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Warranty terms and spare parts availability will remain unchanged.

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

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This car was built at the CAMI plant in Ontario, where Geo Trackers and Suzuki Sidekicks were born in order to circumvent the Chicken Tax. Production of the Chevrolet Metro continued through 2001, after which it was replaced by the Suzuki Aerio and the Daewoo -built Chevrolet Aveo.

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Toyota launches new Crown series sedans in Japan, including new hybrid models

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Toyota, which had originally introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Crown in 2001, first introduced a full-hybrid model based on a THS (Toyota Hybrid System) II system in 2008. The original Crown made its debut in 1955; the new release represents the 14th generation. Earlier post. ) The 2015 fuel efficiency standards are exceeded by 20%.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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25 per cent consumption tax that is charged on most consumer goods are extra charged with purchase tax. Buyers of EV became exempted from paying VAT in 2001. As a result, buyers are using the perks which they get to convert to cash. In Norway, most cars are imported. But this was removed in 1990 for electric vehicles.

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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million) depending on local market and taxes. Newsome was at Jaguar Land Rover as Group Chief Engineer for Advanced Product Creation and Research between 2001 and 2007. Jaguar expects the C-X75 to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 99 g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200 mph.