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Apple car, Lexus motor tech, hydrogen fuel-cell tax credit: Today's Car News

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Apple's reportedly working on an electric car. Lexus detailed new motor technology. The federal tax credit for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles was extended. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Apple is reportedly planning to launch an electric car with game-changing battery technology, Reuters reported on Monday.

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Ford EV strategy, Aston Martin hybrids, Volvo motors: Today’s Car News

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Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning to develop its own motors for electric.

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Green Car Preview: 2014 Geneva Motor Show Concepts & Production Models

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The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is almost upon us, and true to form there''s much higher green car content than at other recent shows. Geneva has cultivated an image of forward-thinking vehicles and manufacturers are all too happy to oblige when the Swiss show rolls along.

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

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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. Based on the lifecycle impact assessment, every vehicle obtains a green score (0-10).

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

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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. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.

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Chevy Silverado EV home energy, Foxtron EVs, deeply partisan gas-vehicle ban: Today’s Car News

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Californians support the 2035 gasoline vehicle ban, but it’s split along party lines. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors this morning confirmed that it aims to offer its first home energy system in the 2024. Foxconn previews more Foxtron EVs, and says it will build Indi One.

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Rivian Dual-Motor range, Fisker Alaska preview, CATL boosts LFP charging: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck as its “everything” vehicle, but it. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy.

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