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Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

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Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles. The CEV will be applicable till 31 December 2014.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

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New Study Shows Fleet Purchases of More Efficient, Lower-Carbon Vehicles Can Spur Major Decreases in Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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In the report, The Economic and Environmental Impacts of a Corporate Fleet Vehicle Purchase Program, the group examines the economic and environmental contributions of converting corporate fleets from gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid vehicles. The report was prepared for AT&T.

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Ricardo applying sound augmentation technology for NVH in sports cars, EVs and PHEVs

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In these cases, the real-time software based model of the engine is replaced or adapted in order to create acoustics that will be most pleasing and rewarding to drivers and passengers of these new low-carbon vehicle types. And of all of the sensory considerations, the least recognized but the strongest influence may be that of sound.

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

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Let’s explore the answer and some of the best options for anyone looking to buy a green or eco-friendly car in 2022. The quest is to find a loan as green as your car. What Is a Green Auto Loan? The world is collectively looking for ways to reduce global carbon emissions to prevent a looming climate crisis.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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Global HEV, PHEV and BEV sales in 2010 are forecasted to total 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2% million vehicles projected to be sold through the end of 2010. The report, titled “Drive Green 2020: More Hope than Reality” considers various factors affecting the future potential for “greenvehicles in the world’s largest automotive markets.

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