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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Since unveiling Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce electrified classics, Lunaz has been consistently asked by its global customer base to apply its re-engineering and restoration approach to these cars. This provides extraordinary scope for personalization. These cars will be available in both standard and long wheelbase.

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NCSU study finds shared e-scooters aren’t always as green as other transport options

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Using life cycle assessment, the researchers quantified the total environmental impacts of shared e-scooters associated with global warming; acidification; eutrophication; and respiratory impacts. We found that the environmental impact from the electricity used to charge the e-scooters is fairly small—about 5% of its overall impact.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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e-Golf customers can drive the vehicle confidently, knowing Volkswagen is addressing the vehicle’s environmental impacts through many stages of its lifecycle from production, distribution and charging. These stands developed from the heavy harvests of the 1950 and 1960s, and have been since re-entered after 1988. Click to enlarge.

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Visteon to showcase e-Bee vehicle concept at 2013 International CES

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The e-Bee offers personalization on three levels: By region: Using a global base interior structure, the control architecture can be customized for each region. These can include cup holders, wireless charging devices, cameras and other items.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Microsoft Hohm is an Internet-based application, built on top of Azure, Microsoft’s new cloud-computing operating system, that provides consumers with personalized energy saving recommendations. We’re not ready to announce a vehicle solution yet. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging. —Ed Pleet.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

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He has just returned from his latest global adventure through South and Central America up to Los Angeles on his electric motorbike for his new TV show ‘The Long Way Up’. After his epic electric adventure, we feel we’re the perfect fit to help him on his personal journey to an eco-lifestyle.”. says myenergi co-founder Jordan Brompton.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Even globally the number is relatively small: Region. Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. Quietness is tied to larger engine size. Truly Green Consumers.

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