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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

For a company built around a wearable item with a finite service life, that’s an unexpected tack. “Our Our goal is not just to sell more tires; we want to sell better tires—in multiple ways,” summed the company’s North American CEO Alexis Garcin at a recent sustainability summit the company hosted in Sonoma, California.

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

Nissan Leaf Electric Car to be Made in the UK. “Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced today that it would build its new energy efficient electric car, the Nissan Leaf, in the UK. When the Leaf begins production in 2013, the company plans to roll out 50,000 vehicles a year.

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Honda to increase green car output

Green Cars News

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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What Are Typical EV Maintenance Costs?

EV Connect

As a ballpark figure only, you can expect to pay $4,600 less in repair and maintenance costs over the lifetime of an EV compared to petrol, or $949 less a year. Your vehicle manufacturer will have a recommended maintenance schedule for various components and systems and this should be observed. cents per mile. Contact EV Connect today!

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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

Green Cars News

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 engine, with the 2.0l

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.

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Hydrogen fuel company in ASA reprimand

Green Cars News

A company supplying retro-fit hydrogen systems for cars has come under fire this week after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that an advertisement for its product was misleading. Tags: Green credentials advert ASA magazine Waterboost.