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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Sustainability/carbon foot print.

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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

Green Car Congress

Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. for $530 million in cash. SiriusXM holds a unique footprint in vehicles from every major carmaker, offering audio entertainment and data services available in more than 50 million vehicles.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

Green Car Congress

The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

Clean Fleet Report

If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The final list recognizes the shift the auto industry is making towards electrification, which is currently encompassing all of the pathways recognized in the list.

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Top 10 Green Cars revealed

Green Cars News

Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. He works in the sustainable energy technologies industry and he is an advocate for change.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. He works in the sustainable energy technologies industry and he is an advocate for change.