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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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The country is reeling from a shrinking population and a rapid exodus from the countryside to the cities where owning a car is often considered a hassle due to the expensive car parks and congested roads. In Tokyo itself, car ownership stands at under 0.5 per household – less than half of the national average.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

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Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. The Insight 1.3-litre

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New Toyota Prius pricing revealed

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The most successful green car in history is back and promises to be better than ever - the all-new Toyota Prius is scheduled to go on sale at the end of May across the USA. Too expensive or surprisingly affordable - leave a comment with your thoughts. So how much will the vehicle cost?

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Car buyers were less enthusiastic. Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries.