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Electric Car Watch #8: Chinese EV less than 5 Lakhs | Lesson for Indian Car Makers

Plug In India

All our car makers are launching one SUV after another. Indian car makers are just not in sync with the aspirations of millions of Indians. Oh right, because ICE automakers have successfully brainwashed consumers, the overwhelming majority of whom remain, males that large cars like SUVs are what successful alphas drive.

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Hybrid Land Rover on its way?

Green Cars News

The pressure is on car manufacturers to take new emission targets seriously - and it appears that the message is getting across with reports suggesting a hybrid version of the Land Rover LRX concept has been confirmed for production. The Land-e concept form allows its drivers to run in petrol only, electric only, or hybrid modes.

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Ford Australia aims to boost efficiency

Green Cars News

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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Suzuki cuts emissions of Grand Vitara

Green Cars News

After enjoying a successful launch of the revised Grand Vitara SZ model range in October 2008, Suzuki has announced the addition of both a 1.6litre petrol engine and a 1.9 Suzuki claims it has a unique offering in the SUV market in that no other manufacturer currently offers this choice of engines in a compact SUV style.

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New Kia Sorento to boast improved fuel economy

Green Cars News

The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Korea, will include a host of different diesel and petrol engines [.]. Keep your eyes peeled for the new Kia Sorento (pictured) – due to go on sale later in the year, it will boast a host of changes focusing on improving its fuel economy and lowering its emissions.

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GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

Green Cars News

On the road, the two-mode plug-in hybrid system can use any combination of electric or petrol power to move the vehicle depending on the conditions. GM is hopeful that the Buick plug-in hybrid will be the first commercially available plug-in SUV from a major car manufacturer.

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An Interview with Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of SMMT

Green Cars News

Question: Following the recent announcement of Tesla Motors joining the SMMT, do you envisage other electric car producers joining? Answer: SMMT has members from all across the industry including electric commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tanfield and Modec. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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