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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

Green Car Congress

The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Audi and its partners produce the fuel using renewable energies, water and CO 2 or from waste materials like straw and plant clippings. Audi e-gas.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

EV Connect

With our management console, our customers can easily view how they are going green, enabling our clients to showcase their environmental stewardship and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in their communities. Renewable Energy : Invest in renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines to power your facilities.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

These zoning decisions blow in whatever direction the development winds are gusting in the city at the moment and there is no consistency, logic or equity in the decisions made. Just two people live in its 3000+ energy-wasting square feet. Nick Green of the Breeze did a good job reporting.

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The Climate Change Caravan

Revenge of the Electric Car

We also have one waste vegetable oil van, one sustainably harvested jatropha fuel truck and one solar-roofed diesel car that charges laptops and cameras. A few dusty petrol pumps stood in stark contrast to the landscape of pristine farmland and green hills. The irony was not lost on any of us.

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RAND study concludes use of alternative fuels by US military would convey no direct military benefit; recommends energy efficiency instead

Green Car Congress

If the US military increases its use of alternative jet and naval fuels that can be produced from coal or various renewable resources, including seed oils, waste oils and algae, there will be no direct benefit to the nation’s armed forces, according to a new RAND Corporation study. —Alternative Fuels for Military Applications.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

Green Car Congress

The various sections of the route helped document the effect of the many efficiency measures. At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). With its low cd value of 0.17, it gives the wind virtually nothing to grab hold of.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

How about a car-mounted wind-generator? Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. Companies could decide that conversions void some or part of your car orhybrid system warranty—unless they worry that will tarnish its green image.

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