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

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The OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development formed in 1960 when 18 European countries plus the US and Canada joined forces to create an organization dedicated to global development. Today, the OECD has 34 member countries.). Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Fisker $30,000 EV reservations, Bolt EV production restart, ethanol and CO2: Today’s Car News

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And is ethanol better for global warming? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A recent study funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy has found that corn ethanol is worse for global warming than. Fisker is taking money for its $30,000 U.S.-made made EV before it’s shown the model.

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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News

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And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter The post Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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When will plug-in electric car sales exceed hybrid sales? Poll results

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The questions of whether and when sales of plug-in electric cars will resume their climb after a static 2015 are much on the minds of green-car advocates these days.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending. Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. inch infotainment screen. EVs, while also committing to the revival of the rotary engine.

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Global oil consumption reaches all-time high

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Did you think that the emergence of green cars means that our reliance on oil is starting to fall? per cent between 2008 and 2009, in part due to the global financial crisis, [.]. New statistics from the Vital Signs Online report by the Worldwatch Institute suggest this is far from the case. Despite falling 1.5

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