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Scots couple complete grueling Mongol Rally in electric car

Green Car Reports

The 10,000-mile rally takes drivers from Europe to Siberia, via Mongolia, with no support vehicles or backup cars. The Mongol Rally is no small undertaking for any driver, in any type of vehicle.

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No Trace Expedition: From Japan to Poland via nine countries in a Nissan LEAF

Discover EV

ski raises awareness of the electric car by driving the new Nissan LEAF through Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Russia and Siberia, Mongolia, China, and South Korea on his way to Japan. Louise Woodhams finds out more about his 19,000 mile trip and what’s next Polish adventurer Marek Kami?ski

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GE’s Evolution Series Locomotive Delivers 6% Fuel Advantage Over Competitor

Green Car Congress

GE’s new AC motors have fewer parts to maintain and eliminate the electrical problems that hamper DC motors. Trains move one ton of freight an average of 436 miles on each gallon of fuel. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR): Railroads are three or more times more fuel efficient than trucks.

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