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New coalition forms to drive adoption of EVs in New Jersey

Green Car Congress

Technology companies, automobile dealers, utilities, environmental and community advocates launched a new coalition to push New Jersey to the forefront on electric vehicle adoption. New Jersey has the opportunity to realize these benefits and more, but only with proactive planning and policies.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. On Tuesday, the White House voiced its opposition to a Republican bill scheduled to be voted on by the U.S. People with electric vehicles couldn't charge them to evacuate or heat their homes.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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The new MAP Line 1 paint facility will utilize numerous new technologies to significantly reduce energy use, water use and chemical emissions from the vehicle painting process while at the same time improving the quality of Honda and Acura vehicles produced at MAP. Expansion of Honda “Green Dealer” Program. million dollars.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

A NEW EXPERIENCE - DRIVING PLEASURE WITHOUT EMISSIONS: THE MINI E 10/18/2008. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 18, 2008… The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. BMW (US) Holding Corp., www.bmwusa.com.

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