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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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A survey of the sustainability performance of 17 of the world’s leading automakers has found a mixed pattern when it comes to the sustainability performance of most of the car manufacturers. Never before has it been as important for car manufacturers to employ their economic, environmental and social resources wisely—and efficiently.

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California Legislature Considering Bill Requiring Smog Testing for Motorcycles

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ARB estimates that motorcycles produce up to 15 times the emissions per mile as the average new car or light-duty truck. grams per kilometer (g/km) HC+NO x beginning with 2004 models and a Tier II standard of 0.8 On average, motorcycles sold in California by major manufacturers in 2004 achieved emissions of 0.92 Background.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup. So youll have a cleaner, cheaper, quieter car for your local travel, and the gas tank is always there should you need to drive longer distances.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). billion in 2004 to $117 billion 2007 with the first three quarters of 2008 averaging 29% higher than 2007. by Bill Cooke.

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PPIC Survey Finds Californianss Support for Policies to Curb Warming Slips With Economy and Budget Crisis; Partisan Split Widens

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Solid majorities of Californians favor state policies to curb global warming, according to a survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) with support from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. New passenger vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and SUVs (71% yes, 26% no). Mark Baldassare, president and CEO of PPIC.

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