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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Tata introduces next-generation petrol engines

Green Cars News

Indian carmaker Tata Motors - the name behind Jaguar Land Rover - has made another innovation in its efforts to boost fuel economy with the introduction of a next-generation series of petrol engines. Latest News Green cars Tata'

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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

Green Cars News

While the small yet mighty Alto may seem quite dull when surrounded by solar powered cars, electric sports car and alcohol fuelled motorbikes, there is nothing that can take away the staggering miles to the gallon figure the little Alto clocked up. litres per 100km) attained in City traffic – the lowest recorded of any entered vehicle.

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Ford to boost fuel economy of hybrid cars

Green Cars News

Its hybrid car line-up has come under fire for its fuel consumption: but now Ford has revealed plans to enhance the fuel economy performance of its petrol-electric models. Latest News Green cars Hybrid cars Ford'

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Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Green Cars News

A key project is under way in the USA aiming to boost fuel economy of petrol powered light duty vehicles by as much as 30 per cent: without compromising performance. Latest News Green cars'

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Demand for petrol hits lowest level since 2003

Green Cars News

It appears that demand for gasoline (petroleum) in the US is more sensitive to higher prices and the effects of the sluggish economy than expected after deliveries in May hit their lowest levels since 2003. According to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report, deliveries in the month dipped 0.4

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US demand for petrol slumps

Green Cars News

With the economy still struggling to recover, US gasoline deliveries during the first half of 2010 were 0.6 Tags: Green cars Latest news American Petroleum Society US crude oil US crude oil demand US distillate US gasoline US petrol US petrol demand US refinery.

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