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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt.

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Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle in North America

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The X-TRAIL FCV is being used by the bottler for sales calls and public events in the Sacramento area in promotion of its Coca-Cola Zero soft drink. Sacramento-based Nissan X-TRAIL FCVs have already logged nearly 300,000 miles in ongoing internal tests, with one vehicle very close to the 100,000-mile mark. Click to enlarge.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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nk Global views London as a first market when it relaunches the Th!nk nk City in 2008. Daimler is set to be the first on the street with 100 test vehicle SMARTs in 2008. Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way. Norway's Th!nk

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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However, since the cost of the hydrous ethanol is significantly lower, hydrous ethanol will provide a lower cost per mile travelled, assuming the processing cost savings is passed on to the consumer. Rapid expansion of the ethanol industry is creating global supply/demand issues. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in the United States. Conclusion.

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Honda Maintaining 200-Unit Lease Sales Targets for FCX Clarity, Showroom Sales in 2015

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Honda Motor Co continues to target lease of sales of about 200 of its FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicles combined in the US and Japan in its first three years, Sachito Fujimoto, FCX Clarity’s chief project manager, told Reuters at the Reuters Global Climate and Alternative Energy Summit. MPa) to provide a driving range of up to 240 miles.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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GM is betting PUMAs more car-like traits -- an enclosed compartment and top speed of 35 miles per hour -- will lead to better results. PUMA would have a range of about 35 miles. Write to Sharon Terlep at sharon.terlep@dowjones.com Printed in The Wall Street Journal, page B2 Copyright 2008 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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