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European Emissions Regulations Drive the Toyota GR Yaris' Price Up By Almost 100 Percent

The Truth About Cars

Strict climate-related regulations on the Old Continent mean that gas vehicles – even those that we consider relatively efficient here – are extremely expensive and difficult to find. but it’s clear we should all be thankful that we’re not facing steep taxes and penalties for continuing to buy gas vehicles.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

Green Car Congress

Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. This will include the brand-new Chevrolet Cruze, which will hit the European dealer showrooms in May 2009. million in Poland alone.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

Green Car Congress

In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. Public Policy: National governments including China, the UK, France, the Netherlands and India have stated the intention to phase out the internal combustion engine. China leads with over 75 EV models. More than half of the U.S

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

There’s no gas and oil. Dealer support. Since the technology for electric dirt bikes is not yet perfect, it’s important to pick a brand that provides excellent dealer support. The Cake Kalk& price starts at $14,000 and ships from the Netherlands. Electric dirt bikes can save you money vs. Initial cost. This 176 lbs.

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Parking EVs In Driveways and on the Street: Implications for EV Charging

EV Adoption

At the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference in March, I spoke with a Nissan dealer from Fairbanks, Alaska who mentioned that many residents there do not have garages and that EVs and even regular hybrids were a huge challenge due to the extreme cold winters. And the EVOREEL from Phillips & Temro.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. The numbers look something like this: Assume you drive 12,000 miles a year, gas costs $2 a gallon, and electricity is priced at 12 per kilowatt, about what most Americans pay. tons of carbon dioxide.

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