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2013 Los Angeles Auto Show: Green Car Preview

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With the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show just around the corner, the world's carmakers are gearing up to show off the latest and greatest green vehicles. will have some significant launches and unveilings, whether you're interested in regular efficient gasoline vehicles, or battery electric cars.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. Sizeable efforts. At the same time, road safety. remains an important concern. The Commission is convinced that financing should cover.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft). —“Powering Autos to 2020” (draft).

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. million for E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) and $1.5 Funding sources include vehicle and vessel registrations, license plates, and smog abatement fees.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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How big is the green market? Strategic Vision shared data that only a small portion of consumers in the US are “ truly green ”, which means the customer is willing to pay significantly more for a green vehicle. Truly Green Consumers. Gasoline may cost between $3-$5 while you own this vehicle.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Several early models of passenger vehicles have enough energy stored in advanced batteries to power several homes for hours. Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Shai Agassi predicts that Israel will have over 100,000 electric vehicles in use by 2010.

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