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Off With His Head: Heritage Customs Shows an Open-Top Defender

The Truth About Cars

It’s an open secret that most of us here are fans of the new Defender. Obviously based on the 2-door Defender 90, the Valiance concept features bespoke wheels, special paints, and unique exterior details – not the least of which is ditching the metal roof in favor of something a bit more comfortable.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. We are defending our land and sea, our jobs and communities, against a relentless enemy that’s already hit four states hard—so far. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

In Great Britain vehicles are heavily taxed via fuel taxes, the value added tax, registration fees and location specific congestion charges and the cumulative effect of these taxes can have a significant impact on a vehicle’s operating cost. Tags: Batteries. gallon in January 2009. Hydro-Quebec lawsuit.

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