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China iCET releases 2014 Green Car China report ranking mainstream cars by green and health impacts

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Only hybrids performed very well on both the green rating and the smog index. China’s Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET) recently released its 2014 Green Car China Annual Report , an evaluation of mainstream vehicles on sale in China by their lifecycle impacts and their health impacts. Green rating.

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End Of Green-Car Subsidy in Japan Slows Sales in September

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The expiration of a Japanese government subsidy program on 7 September for green vehicles slowed domestic sales in September. drop in new car sales, the first decrease in 14 months. Sales of subcompacts fell 12.2% Last-minute demand drove up overall sales between Sept. to 137,728 units. 1 and Sept.

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2017 electric-car sales (and insurance), auto-industry moaning, grid holds up just fine: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, sales reports are coming in for last year—electric cars did well—and we explain why auto-company whining is nothing new. Also, fossil fuels aren't the only source of climate chance, and we look at plug-in car insurance rates. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2012 Detroit Auto Show: Green Car Preview--Production Models

Green Car Reports

With the auto industry continuing to recover slowly from its 2008 meltdown and Chinese sales rising, both U.S. and overseas automakers will launch new models and show off gleaming concept cars. And green cars will be right at the forefront. The largest.

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Auto Industry's MPG Report Card, Dealer Dilemma, GM Mid-Size Pickups: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: The auto industry is making good progress in meeting gas-mileage goals, why dealers are a bottleneck for electric-car sales, and the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks are on their way to showrooms. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Frost &: Sullivan: Three Phases for Green Cars in China

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Frost & Sullivan, a global consultancy and market analysis firm, believes that there will three phases for the development of green cars in China: LPG/CNG and hybrids in the short term; electric vehicles in the middle stage; and fuel cell vehicles in the long run. Hybrids Prevail in the Short Term. The key Question: When?

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With boost from cars like Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, China is well ahead of its 2025 EV target

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New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) saw a notable rise in popularity in recent months, with sales more than doubling in November and December. This momentum helped China’s NEV deliveries achieve a 169% rise, as per data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). of the country’s total vehicle sales. year-over-year increase.

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