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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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Could the Prius be harmful to the environment?

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Though widely thought of as the ultimate green car, the 2010 Toyota Prius is facing criticism over just how green it is. The Prius uses a lot of fossil fuels during its hybrid battery development and now critics are calling for Toyota to correct its green statements. The nickel is then shipped to a refinery in Wales.

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Li-on batteries ‘not too bad’ for the environment

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Electric cars are widely excepted as a ‘green’ alternative to fossil fuelled vehicles as they emit no tailpipe emissions and because their carbon footprint can be largely determined by the electricity mix from which they recharge. Tags: Electric cars Empa recharge research study.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

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So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader? Many of the manufacturers with bases in the UK are already investing in new technologies and focusing on the development of green cars. What’s more is that Britain’s car industry has a reputation for producing “gas guzzlers”. The argument for the UK….

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France unveils 14 point plan for electric cars

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The green car race is not restricted to vehicle manufacturers desperate to steal a march on their rivals – it’s also apparent that some of the leading nations are battling to be the first to have infrastructure in place for the electrification of the automobile. So how will this be achieved?

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Better Place highlights battery switch technology

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This in turn allows drivers to take their electric vehicles on long trips without recharging en route. The exhibit in Yokohama is part of a six-month feasibility study by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment into the adoption of electric vehicles.

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How Ford broke the 70mpg barrier with new Focus

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The energy is then used to recharge the battery so that it can be used in electrical systems at a later stage. - Low Tension Front End Accessory Driver (FEAD): A newly designed alternator bracket and belt pulley design help the tension of the front end accessory drive belt to be lowered without issues.

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