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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

The Truth About Cars

Production was down, shipping routes were closed, and OPEC nations issued embargoes that ensured the United States would be punished for allying itself with Israel. regulations would, in theory, place the industry in a position to ensure vehicles were safe, efficient, and affordable. Meanwhile, simply gutting U.S.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. This is very true when it comes to the shift towards e-mobility.

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Renault and Better Place partner in Australia to launch Fluence Z.E. with switchable battery in 2012

Green Car Congress

earlier post ), into Australia, and Better Place will provide the electric car charging network and services that make the car more convenient and affordable for the mass market. Customers will be able to purchase Fluence Z.E. cars per household and one million new passenger and light commercial vehicles are sold every year.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 2: Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Renault will begin selling affordable mass-production electric vehicles in 2011 ( earlier post ); the Alliance is aiming to be the market leader in sales of mass market Zero-Emission (during road use) vehicles. In Israel, Better Place is currently putting a network of such stations into place.