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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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The report found that in 2009, 58% of adults believe that “Individuals should try to limit their car use for the sake of the environment”. In 2008, 64% agreed with that; in 2007, 63%; and in 2006, 62% agreed. However, the percentage agreeing with that has declined “ significantly ” from last year.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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LiDAR uses light in the same way a bat or dolphin uses sound waves, and can bounce infrared light off everything within 200 feet to generate a real-time 3D map of the surrounding environment. Personal vehicle ownership also will change as new business models develop. —Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford.

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Top BLDC Motor Manufacturers in India

Baua Electric

To create an environment where people are able to commute effectively and efficiently with high quality, easy to use electric powered vehicles.GoGoA1.com Contact Person : Mr. shrikant Shinde Department : Director/CEO/General Manager Job Title : CEO Telephone : 91-86553-33355 Fax Number : 91 Address : 01, Mahesh Appt, Plot No.

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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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LDV VMT per licensed driver peaked in 2007 at 12,900 miles per year and has since decreased to 12,500 miles in 2012. Before the 2007 peak, travel behavior in the United States tracked closely with economic growth. Alternative modes of travel affect VMT to the degree that the population has access to substitutes for personal LDVs.

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Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

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The bodywork of the new Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is given a double cataphoresis painting treatment, making it even more resistant to the corrosive action typical of the humid, saline conditions of a seaside environment. Ape later became an alternative choice for personal mobility.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. Earlier post.)]. Still, Prof. Bandivadekar, A., Heywood, J.,

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