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GreenCarReports: 2009 Tokyo Motor Show Coverage

Green Car Reports

Foreign automakers shunned the show--unless you count England's Lotus--so the biannual event had pretty much only Japanese products on display. Despite the downsizing, green cars abounded, ranging from new production models like the 2012.

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Another engine concept to make EXPO debut

Green Cars News

Now we have details of another exciting concept to be showcased at the event. The engine enjoys better fuel consumption than the latest downsized turbocharged GDI engines and is optimal for a range extended electric vehicle application, according to the company. The event takes place from June 16-18.

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Brand new Ford Fiesta makes show debut

Green Cars News

The eyes of the automotive world continue to focus on the Los Angeles Auto Show, and it’s no surprise after another vehicle made its debut at the event. The car is already the number two selling vehicle in Europe and more than 500,000 Fiestas have been sold since it was launched last autumn.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The generator portion of the system can then be downsized, modular, removable, and easily able to utilize any one of a number of technologies such as ICE, Micro Turbine, Stirling, to perhaps even FuelCell and Mr. Fusion. Full - Spin used to differentiate vehicles with EV-Only modes, though which do not use Electric Fuel sources.

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Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

The car maker has lined up three new vehicles to make their debut at the event: the efficient A3 1.2 TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 TFSI; the low-emission A4 3.0TDI; and the S5 Sportback.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Three members of the "automotive over-the-hill gang" beating the big companies to market with a 100-miles-per-gallon car.

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