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Singapore introducing stiff new feebate scheme for low carbon cars

Green Car Congress

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. 161 to 210. 211 to 230. 231 to 250. 251 to 270. 271 and above.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Green Car Congress

EVs will likely account for approximately 8% of new car sales in Europe by 2020, supported by consumers’ higher willingness to pay for green technologies, the region’s high emissions standards, and high gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. BCG sees fewer levers available for diesel-fueled ICEs, which are already optimized.

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Seattle boosted by green car grant

Green Cars News

Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. So how will the money be spent?

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Toyota cleans up the Verso

Green Cars News

Toyota’s efforts at producing clean, green vehicles have expanded far beyond the Prius and the Camry, with the Verso just the latest of its models to clean up its act. The seven-seat vehicle has gained added appeal with the introduction of a 2.2

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Electric shock for government plans

Green Cars News

. “The RAC Foundation fully supports the introduction of green vehicles. That means increasing road capacity to cut congestion and CO2 emissions; focussing on producing leaner petrol and diesel engines; and making smaller and lighter cars.&#. But electric cars are not the short-term solution.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

Green Car Congress

Each electric truck that replaces a diesel model can save an estimated 75 tons of CO2 a year. Electric vehicles components. 505,381 to San Francisco-based Mission Motor Company to help it bring its prototype electric vehicle components to commercial production. million gallons of diesel fuel each year.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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EPA declares CO2 a “threat to public health&# Alternative Energy Stocks The Time is Right for Gas-guzzler to Dual-mode EV Conversions Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward The Seven Sins of Greenwashing: Is Everybody Lying? Email Neal. Find out " What is Cleantech? 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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