Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2011

Launched back in late 2008, Pure Drive is Nissan’s eco-label to help motorists identify the car maker’s most fuel efficient vehicles. Speaking at the launch of the label, Pierre Loing, Nissan’s European Vice President for Product Planning said: “In today’s environment, many customers are interested in buying the most efficient cars.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The number of new members joining has shot up at a phenomenal rate during the recession as motorists opt to rent rather than buy. As a result, City Car Club saw an 80% expansion in its membership base in 2008 and a further 55 per cent growth in the first half of 2009 and continues to trade strongly through the latest quarter.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008. Source: Alamgir and Sastry (2008). Convergence 2008, 08CNVG-0036) by Bill Cooke. The reverse happens on discharge.

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Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2009

Many think companies pretend to be green as an excuse to hike their prices, a major new study by consumer champions, Consumer Focus has revealed. Two thirds of consumers say they are not sure how to tell if claims made by companies advertising green products – from household cleaners to green cars and energy – are true.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. In 2008 the company released a test fleet of 450 Mini-E vehicles and is getting ready to announce its second phase. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold. The uncertainty surrounding Chinese demand for electric cars is tied to subsidies, Mr. Yang says.

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Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

Many of the organizations benefiting from today’s volunteer efforts also receive Ford mini-grants of up to $5,000 to buy the tools, supplies and plants needed to complete their outdoor projects. In 2008, more than 18,000 Ford employees volunteered 100,000 hours to help people in their local communities.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Where Can I Buy One? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. As the world’s largest passenger car producer, Toyota continues to lead the field in research and testing a number of new technology vehicles. What is it that makes Toyota, a leader in the field of green car technology?

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

UPDATE: Felix Kramer of Calcars informs me that the vacuum bottle is standard on 2004-2008 Prius.) They may or may not ever market FCVs, but they hold out the promise of the "perfectly green" car. Plug-in cars have been under attack while a love affair with hydrogen and fuel cells has been well promoted.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 5, 2009

Proton introduced the GEN-2 ecoLogic to the UK car market in October 2008. To convert a car to run on LPG currently costs between £1,500-£2,500. Proton GEN-2 to buy. Tags: Green credentials ecoLOGIC GEN-2 LPG Proton. What do you think of LPG? Proton GEN-2 to lease.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2009

Both ministers drove a MINI E electric car at the event as they announced plans to support motorists by providing help worth £2000-£5000 towards buying their first electric or plug-in hybrid car when they hit the showrooms. BMW has already established a number of key proposed partners for the UK trial.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Beginning in 2005, we excerpted individual statements of intentions by carmakers, but by the start of 2008, the number of comments became too numerous for us to track. Batteries not ready.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Two German investors, Ingo Voigt and Fritz Nol, announced their intent to buy Fisker Automotive, the failing plug-in hybrid car company, on 11 September. Beyond the government loan, the car company gained more than $600 million for the creation of its vehicles. by Keith Patterson.

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Green Cars News

MAY 7, 2009

The Renault Nissan Alliance, founded in 1999, sold 6,090,304 vehicles in 2008. The taskforce will set aside funding for interested parties to develop infrastructure and buy electric vehicle during the testing process. The Renault-Nissan Alliance. EV Taskforce. Energy Market Authority.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Posted by: AJ | Apr 13, 2009 3:24:59 PM Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? doesnt matter because when the average electric car stops, it stops for a long while.

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Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2009

The bill, which was sponsored by Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, will extend tax credits for 10 years on buying vehicles that run on natural gas as well as installing natural gas refuelling stations. Tags: Green cars Latest news natural gas cars natural gas vehicles Robert Menendez.

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