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AUGUST 14, 2013

Famed for its fleet of low emission diesels and hybrids, low emission car rental firm, Green Motion is to open its first franchise in the USA. Green credentials' Independent rental company, Total Auto Rent has acquire the franchise for Florida and will commence operations at both Miami international airport and down[.].

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JULY 25, 2012

Sales of hybrid and electric cars soared last month over in the USA as the number of available models increased. According to industry residual value firm Kelley Blue Book, sales of hybrid and electric vehicles surged 164 per cent on sales volumes in June of last year, despite falling fuel prices widely expected to dull [.].

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Some Are Coming to the USA; Some Are Here This article may contain affiliate links. It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. It ended production of pure internal combustion engine cars last year. Their first model, nicknamed the ‘wise bean,’ won a ‘Green Car of the Year’ award in 2013.

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DECEMBER 30, 2009

California has been the hub for the implementation of green cars in the USA, but what impact will these new technologies have on electricity demand in the state? Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news California electricity demand Low Carbon Fuel Standard UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A $25 billion fund for green cars dodged the axe yesterday as the conservative member of the US Congress agreed drop attempts to trim the fund as part of the US government’s budget reviews. However, according to the USA Today, the attention on the fund will put the Department of Energy, which administered the Advanced [.].

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JULY 2, 2009

If you thought that the surging popularity of green cars was all down to drivers looking to save a bit of cash, then it might be time to re-evaluate. After all, market research firm Synovate has released a study showing that nearly six in 10 people would choose to buy a green car over a dream car, even if money were no object.

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APRIL 12, 2012

The rush to establish electric car charging points has taken on new momentum in the USA – with Coulomb Technologies announcing it has shipped more than 2,400 charging stations.

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JULY 18, 2009

Global Green Cars, along with its strategic partner Green Star Products, has its sights set on mass producing high performance electric cars in the United States - and now it has added an additional two models for its electric vehicle market.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Just how successful will electric cars be in the USA in the near future? Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric cars electric vehicles green cars IEE report USA' Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric cars electric vehicles green cars IEE report USA'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Japanese car maker Nissan will team up with the Sumitomo Corporation for the sales and marketing of its new DC Quick Charger in the USA. The DC quick charging unit is newly developed and offers the high performance of the existing quick charger despite being nearly half its size by volume. Indeed as the new [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 1, 2010

One of China’s fastest growing car manufacturers it will establish US headquarters in the city of Los Angeles over the next three years in a [.]. Build Your Dreams (BYD) Company Limited has been earmarked under the category “one to watch” here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk for several years – and now it appears braced for the big time.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

The issue of the “fiscal cliff” – an across-the-board leap in taxes and spending cuts – has finally been resolved in the USA after the US Senate passed a vote on New Year’s Day. Now, an amended bill, known as the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, has made a number of revisions and extensions [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

Staff at Indiana University in the USA can benefit from making green car choices thanks to the introduction of employee discounts for those who own zero emission vehicles or a car that meets the US Green Building Council’s LEED criteria.

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JUNE 20, 2009

Green car incentives are in place in Korea - but do they go far enough? If a person buys a hybrid car in Korea starting next month, the buyer will benefit from up to 3.1million won ($2,472) in acquisition and registration tax breaks as the government bids to make Korea a leading green country.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

California is continuing its leadership of the electric car sector in the USA after six bills were signed to support the development of the market. Latest News Green cars Electric cars' So what are t[.].

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

Every year the Green Car Journal presents an award to the top Green Car of the year. The award is decided by votes from a long list of people that include Jay Leno, Matt Peterson of Global Green USA, and Carl Pop of Sierra Club. Last year's winner was the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

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MARCH 10, 2014

The USA has always been seen as a distinctly car-driven location with a stubborn refusal to give up the gas-guzzling SUVs and pick-up trucks that are generally more harmful to the environment. However, now a new report suggests that times may be changing. The American Public Transport Association ([.]. Latest News'

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Japanese carmaker Toyota may be world renowned for its hybrid cars, but that hasn''t stopped it falling foul of the recent spate of hybrid car recalls. The company has announced it will conduct two voluntary safety recalls in the USA. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Toyota'

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

It was back in March this year that Subaru revealed its first production hybrid (see article), the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: and now more details have been revealed about the car ahead of its arrival in dealerships. The vehicle will reach the USA before the end of autumn and will be based on the [.].

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JUNE 29, 2009

Could Japanese manufacturer Nissan help to solve the US’s unemployment rate and the scarcity of green cars in the country in one swoop? It hopes that its production line will be capable of producing 50,000-100,000 electric cars by 2012. US green car investment.

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APRIL 24, 2009

It’s not just Michigan and California that are ramping up their efforts to go green in the USA. Now Utah has made a significant green car commitment. The state plans to spend $4.5million to more than double the number of natural gas cars and gas-electric hybrids that are used in its fleet.

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APRIL 20, 2009

Further proof, if it were needed, that green cars are a truly global phenomenon, came when engineers in Bucaramanga presented Columbia’s first electric car to a proud audience last weekend. The first model in the line is the Lexion, a three-wheel car that uses electricity or petroleum.

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MAY 9, 2009

Despite the commitment it is expected that the introduction of green cars involve slow progress. Currently there are just over 2,100 hybrid and 2,600 compressed natural gas cars in the region according to a report in the Straits Times - this is less than one per cent of the total car population of around 550,500.

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MAY 2, 2009

If you are wondering what the buzz words of 2009 will be, then look no further than “green cars&#. Indeed there are five articles within the edition looking at the efforts that are being made to market a commercially successful electric car. What have you made of media reports on green cars?

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The USA, Europe and China have each focused on introducing electric vehicles in recent years: but how is the approach to the adoption of electrification different in each region? Latest News Green cars Electric cars' What is driving growth and what are the hurdles in each region?

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DECEMBER 8, 2013

It could be argued that no nation is more dependent on vehicles than the USA: but now it appears that car commuting is actually falling in the country''s most highly populated areas. According to a report by the US PIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group, there have been reduced rates of car comm[.]. Latest News Green cars'

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

There’s a storm brewing in the USA– and its all over the national air quality standards for air pollution released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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APRIL 14, 2012

Regulations have been proposed by the Government of Canada that would put fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy duty vehicles in line with those in the USA.

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JUNE 9, 2013

The global phasedown of hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) is about to be kicked into another gear as the USA and China announced they will team up to tackle the production and consumption of the pollutant. Latest News Global warming Green credentials'

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APRIL 16, 2012

Electric and hybrid cars enjoyed their highest share of the US automotive market yet, during March. According to new figures from Ward’s Auto Info Bank, consumers bought a record 52,000 hybrid and electric cars during the month – that’s an increase from 34,000 during the same month last year. Now, the two categories account for [.].

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MARCH 31, 2012

While they may seem like the obvious answers given their extensive green car push, the answer is actually: Illinois. So which state has the lead on electric vehicles? Perhaps California?

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MAY 21, 2012

However, it appears the number of diesel retrofits has actually slowed down in the USA – with many fleet owners looking towards [.]. It seems fleet owners are becoming increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment when behind the wheel – so much so that they are even willing to invest in retrofitting their vehicles.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

During its market launch for the new 2014 Soul model in the USA, Korean carmaker Kia revealed its plans for an all-electric version of the vehicle. The Kia Soul EV is expected to be introduced in select markets in the USA during 2014 and will be a natural extension to its urban friendly line-up. [.].

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APRIL 9, 2013

It appears that alternative fuels are catching on in the USA as gasoline prices rise. According to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), consumption of alternative transportation fuels in the USA leapt by 13 per cent during 2011: reaching 515,920 equivalent gallons.

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MARCH 19, 2013

After an absence of more than 70 years, Detroit Electric is returning, with new plans to production electric cars. First established in 1907, the carmaker has ambitions to become Detroit’s four carmaker and the first to produce a fully electric sports car in Michigan.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Last week we asked whether it was time to give up on hybrid cars (see article) but now Pike Research is suggesting that demand for the vehicles will surge. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news hybrid car demand hybrid cars in China hybrid cars in USA Pike Research.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

Consider this a bit of a teaser, but Toyota Motor Sales USA has announced that it will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept early in the new year. The revelation will take place during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit when the vehicle will be unveiled as part of [.].

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