Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2010

Alternative fuels will soon be available in some of Ford’s largest and traditionally most gas-guzzling models. The company is to offer an alternative fuels engine prep package on both the 6.8litre F-450 and the F-550 Super Duty chassis cab. Details were presented as [.]. Details were presented as [.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Effective storage of hydrogen and methane is one of the key hurdles scientists need to overcome if we are to see greater use of these types of alternative fuels used in vehicles. Currently gas loss greatly impacts on the range of hydrogen cars, overtime gas can evaporate from storage tanks.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 7, 2013

A commitment to electric cars from energy giant, GE, is taking a detour, according to Bloomberg.com this morning. Two years ago, the firm promised to buy 25,000 electric vehicles, now that pledge incorporates natural gas and LPG vehicles among its fleet of around 11,000 alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 22, 2012

The increasing popularity of natural gas as an alternative fuel has been exemplified by Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide (logo, pictured) picking up purchase orders in excess of $700,000. According to Alan Niedzwiecki, the president [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2010

Six successful bidders will share £660,000 match funding for gas refuelling or electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects. Tags: Electric cars Green credentials AFIGP BIS electric vehicles funding gas refuelling grant support.

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2010

It’s the opening day of the International Eco-Friendly Vehicle and Sustainable Motor Show in Madrid today and it looks set to hold a host of delights for the alternative fuel enthusiast.

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Green Cars News

JULY 13, 2011

TheUSstate ofVirginiahas expressed a commitment to natural gas and electric powered vehicles after Governor Bob McDonnell signed two pieces of legislation to promote their use. An executive order has been signed to set out the state’s alternative fuel plan.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model has started mass production at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 4, 2011

Natural gas is picking up steam as a potential alternative fuel for our vehicles – however, it seems that a large portion of the world’s natural gas is simply going to waste.

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Green Cars News

MAY 9, 2010

It may soon be easier than ever to get your vehicle converted to run on alternative fuels such as natural gas, propane, alcohol fuel or electricity after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new options for car manufacturers.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

Yesterday we told you about the US Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency outlining stringent fuel and greenhouse gas emission standards (see article) – and now we can inform you about a new credit scheme for electric, plug-in and fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 27, 2009

The projects will put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles on the road, while establishing 542 refuelling locations across the US. Tags: Green cars Latest news alternative fuel vehicles Clean Cities Program green car funding US Department of Energy.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2009

A consortium, including Alternative Fuel Technology Inc, is seeking funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) programme in a bit to convert 20 hybrid diesel electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion.

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Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2011

Hybrid cars are the preferred alternative fuel vehicle according to a new consumer study by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). The study compared consumer preference for four different alternative fuel vehicle types; hybrid (HEVs), electric (EV), natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Who thought that alternative fuels can’t offer high performance? With only compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling its engine, the Lucas Oil/Lessman Streamliner set an official speed record for a CNG vehicle of 323mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this month.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 21, 2012

It’s hardly a rave review for what was seen as a potential breakthrough alternative fuel: but the value of rapeseed (pictured) biodiesel in offering greenhouse gas emission savings has been branded as “more than questionable”.

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

If you thought the green car movement was taking time to find its feet across the Atlantic then the police forces in the US are determined to prove you wrong. Several municipalities in the Boston area have already added hybrids or alternative fuel cars to their fleets such as Lexington, Natick, Newton and Waltham.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

However, the quest for alternative fuels will have plenty of bumps yet, he said. It is hoped that Obama’s Democratic allies will help Congress to clear the energy bill before the end of the year, which includes a market-based cap and trade plan which is designed to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 26, 2014

The US government is considering cutting taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase tax breaks for electric cars to increase the uptake of alternative fuel vehicles. In a new US Treasury analysis of tax proposals, it is proposed that suggests that the current allowance of up to $7,500[.]. Electric cars'

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Green Cars News

MARCH 20, 2013

The US could reduce its gasoline consumption and greenhouses gas emissions of its light duty vehicles (cars and small vans) by as much as 80 per cent by 2050, according to a new report. This would be achieved through the use of alternative fuel such as biofuel, electricity and hydrogen supported by government policies to [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2011

As it expands its alternative fuel programme, Volvo Trucks will introduce a new dual-fuel model – the Volvo FM MethaneDiesel. The introduction of the vehicle will make Volvo Trucks the first manufacturer in Europe to offer gas-powered regional distribution trucks that also meet long-haul application requirements.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 13, 2009

Revolve Technologies, formerly known as Roush Technologies, is rapidly establishing itself as one of the key players in the green car market. Diesel engines will be introduced first with gas variants following later. Tags: Green cars Latest news Engine EXPO Revolve Technologies Stuttgart.

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Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2009

Golden West K-9 received the keys to three natural gas powered Honda Civic GX patrol cars for $26,000 each - but each came with a $4,000 Federal funded rebate. Two of the new cars will be on patrol around the clock while the third will run for 16 hours a day.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip.

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JUNE 13, 2009

Liquid biomethane is considered an environmentally sound fuel that can be directly substituted for natural gas. It is also the most sustainable alternative fuel in terms of its impact on resource depletion in relation to alternatives such as biodiesel and ethanol. .

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2009

The Air Resources Board will study the indirect effects of transportation fuels with an ongoing investigation outlined to evaluate land use and other indirect effects. When fully implemented the regulation could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 15million metric tons a year.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Speaking at a press conference earlier this month, Jeroen van der Veer, Royal Dutch Shell’s outgoing chairman, said that finding alternatives is needed now more than ever with the increased demand for personal mobility combined with diminishing supplies of petrol.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

There is no doubt that the automotive sector is cleaning up its act by exploring new technologies and alternative fuels: however, traffic pollution continues to cause problems in many areas of Europe.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2009

Under the powertrain theme it identified four main areas - engine efficiency, waste heat recovery, alternative powertrains and transmissions. Engine efficiency too is divided into four categories - combustion systems, engine accessories, friction reduction and gas exchange. Follow this link to read the report in full.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is gearing-up production of its right-hand drive natural gas powered Daily following the success of a six month trial which saw the vehicle used for recycling and street cleansing operations on behalf of Camden Council. litres/100km.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

UK businesses and fleet operators only have to the end of the month to apply for funding towards the installation of charging points or refuelling facilities for alternative fuelled vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

These plans build on existing measures to support alternative fuels and today the Government is announcing the seven schemes that will benefit from £500,000 of funding through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Grant Programme.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The rise in energy prices over the past several years has pushed consumers to value increased efficiency and influenced the auto industry through a major re-orientation toward greater fuel efficiency. After the oil crisis of the early 1980s the non-transportation sector turned to readily available substitutes like coal, gas or nuclear power.

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