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European Investment Bank Approves 866M in Loans for Cleaner Cars; Majority to Nissan and Jaguar

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billion) to European-based car makers to help design and build cleaner cars with lower CO 2 emissions. Autocar reported that Jaguar will use the EIB funding to build an extended range electric vehicle based on the next-generation XJ. Earlier post.). The additional €866 million adds to the €3.6 billion (US$4.75

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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If PHEVs became the major form of transportation, the use of fossil fuels would be cut dramatically. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. Beware of businessmen trying to make a fortune with the wish to shift to cleaner propulsion! Reply ↓ ↑ report 8 Pixls 11:17PM (4/09/2009) ive always thought that battery swaps would be a good idea.