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Group of European Companies Call for Deeper CO2 Cuts of 30% by 2020

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30 European companies recently called on the European Union to increase its ambition to cut EU emissions to 30% by 2020 from 1990 levels in the interests of strengthening Europe’s economic future, boosting jobs and providing greater certainty and predictability for investors. Tags: Brief.

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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By the end of 2010 and continuing through 2011, Honda will roll out a battery-electric vehicle demonstration program in the US with participants, including Stanford University, Google Inc. Other technology highlights of the speech included: Gasoline engines. and the City of Torrance, Calif. Plug-in hybrid. Diesel engines.

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AFP: China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles

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Hosted by Back to Google News China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles 1 day ago BEIJING (AFP) — China?s We will supply the partner with our battery products in the cooperation, but we are not selling the technology," Li told AFP in an interview during the Shanghai Auto Show. Tags: evdriven. s export division. "We

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Europe uses 220 v.a.c. About Gas 2.0

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Some consumers have shied away from electric and hybrid models under the assumption that EV ownership comes with a hefty price tag. Moreover, you can save up to €6.000 on the purchase price thanks to several electric vehicle incentives available across Europe. Are EVs as affordable as gasoline cars?

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We agree with Toyotas comments, which is why we advocate for mass production of PHEVs: "Were immensely gratified that some enthusiasts, in a tacit endorsement of the hybrid concept, are, on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis, converting Toyota hybrids to plug-in technology. Tags: evdriven. 25 or more gets you a bumper sticker.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

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Captain told us of an incident in Europe where the pilots did not realise the pressure loss. Followed Google Maps to hit Hosur road - and from then on the Maps was switched off. We realised quite early that the Tigor’s fast tag had a zero balance - so we ended up paying double the toll on the first three gates.