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The Truth About Cars
APRIL 22, 2024
With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. Interestingly, the manufacturer that saw the lowest maintenance costs (at $4,035) over a 10-year period was Tesla. Image: Tesla]
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2010
Accenture’s survey showed that six out of 10 consumers are more likely to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle only when it is superior to gasoline-only models in every way. Selected Results from Accenture Global Auto Consumer Survey, March 2010. Survey Question Percentage of respondents.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2009
This is due in part to important technological challenges to powertrain electrification that must first be overcome and in part to ongoing efficiency improvements in combustion engine technology. In addition, automobile manufacturers are using other technologies to further decrease consumption and emissions.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 30, 2009
A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. The survey attempts to close this gap.”. It is the first value-based method for assessing corporate sustainability performance.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 6, 2010
The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars.
Green Cars News
JUNE 30, 2009
The Automobile Association has joined an international consortium to support the development of a world-class electric vehicle infrastructure in the North East of England. In a recent AA/Populus survey of 15,000 members 62% said they would consider buying a more environmentally friendly car. Drivers want change.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo. By about 2000, BYD had become one of the worlds largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries. "Too many new roads."
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