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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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Two tracks need to be followed simultaneously, the EC says: Promoting clean and energy efficient vehicles based on conventional internal combustion engines; Facilitating the deployment of breakthrough technologies in ultra-low-carbon vehicles. A European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles”. Resources.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “greencars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Seattle boosted by green car grant

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Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. Seattle also signed an agreement to be one of the first markets to introduce the Nissan LEAF back in April.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Green Vehicles.

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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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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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EUCAR is calling for several priority automotive R&I initiatives in the following domains to be included in Horizon 2020 (as outlined in its position paper): A European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI), as successor to the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI) which has been operating under FP7 since 2009.The

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