Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2009

If you thought BMW was about to bring environmentally responsible driving to the average Joe, then you might be a touch disappointed with the price tag slapped on the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 models. So how much will they cost?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. The good news? The good news? And it will cost much less than you think.”.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

President Obama has ordered Federal agencies to clean up their act by setting sustainability goals to make improvements in their environmental, energy and economic performance. Tags: Latest news emissions executive order federal Obama. “As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S.

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Plug In Partners

MARCH 3, 2008

Here is the NRDC's response to the story. 26) could lead to misperceptions about the environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles. 26) could lead to misperceptions about the environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Soot particles can make it hard to breathe, especially for asthmatics. Mercury is toxic. "

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation are jointly developing the rulemaking with the EPA proposing greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act and NHTSA proposing corporate average fuel economy standards under EPCA.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

It has already introduced an initiative entitled GreenPlan, which supports clients in their environmental engagement to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from their fleet. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Nissan GreenPlan LeasePlan Renault-Nissan Alliance zero emission mobility.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

Ever since Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa hinted strongly that a hybrid concept is in the works, debates have raged as to whether the supercar manufacturer needs to produce a comparatively environmentally friendly vehicle at all. So it seems that Ferrari’s move is both calculated and environmentally responsive.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

I hope the folks from Planet Green TV are reading as usual… I’m sure Dency won’t be thrilled with my putting the spotlight on him, because as long as I’ve known him he’s been putting the spotlight on environmental and sustainability issues. Kathleen Jacecko. Lillian Light.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

Wang Chuanfu, the company’s president, believes the market potential for the F3DM may stretch to the US because of the country’s increasing sense of social responsibility and environmental protection. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Berkshire Hathaway BYD Auto BYD F3DM Warren Buffet.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 31, 2009

I now devote my full time to working on environmental and energy issues. I volunteer with the South Bay Environmental Services Center doing community outreach and presentations. I volunteer with Greenpeace and the Environmental Priorities Network educating the public on climate change news and facts.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Ever since the Copenhagen climate treaty talks ended in impotence two months ago there hasn’t been a single ounce of positive news on the international scene about our chances of cutting the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and getting CO2 levels back down to the safe 350 ppm zone. That’s exactly what is happening now.

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Creative Greenius

JULY 29, 2009

Sure, if you’re a regular Creative Greenius reader you’re already hip to the news, but that only puts you in very enlightened and highly entertained minority. Sure, that will get you your own show on Fox News, but it doesn’t mean I have to let you pee on my leg and believe you when you tell me it’s raining.

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Green Cars News

JULY 26, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency established a primary eight-hour standard for ozone of 0.075 parts per million in March 2008. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news ozone effect on health ozone levels US Environmental Protection Agency.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

turbo engine for the Cruze. - Flint Metal Centre: Will receive $1.7million to refurbish press lines to produce sheet metal stampings for the Volt. - Flint Tool & Die: Is responsible for the construction and tryout of stamping die sets for the Volt programme and designs dies for the Chevrolet Cruze.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

Bentley now guarantees 85 % recyclability (or 95 % recoverability) of materials for all its current Continental models as well as providing environmental friendly recycling or recovery at the end of the car’s life. The recycling certificate is part of a comprehensive environmental strategy that the British carmaker is following.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 16, 2009

. - A decline in positive feelings about car purchasing were put down to a waning sense of cars’ overall benefits and rising awareness of environmental issues; as well as increasingly significant purchasing deterrents including cost, time and ownership responsibility impediments.

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Green Cars News

MAY 15, 2009

Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Tags: Green credentials co2 emissions environment Europcar rental.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Exxon/Mobil refinery in Torrance and the Chevron refinery in El Segundo are both located in the South Bay and are each a big part of the carbon-based economy that causes the majority of climate change - although you’ll never get either of these corporations to admit this truth or take responsibility for it.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 20, 2009

“While we welcome China’s important contribution to global energy supply security, it is in everyone’s interest to ensure that the environmental concerns associated with coal can be managed, even in these times of economic uncertainty”. Environmental benefits come when players see a competitive advantage in being cleaner.”

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

Retaining its distinctive looks, the 407 Coupe is subtly enhanced by a range of engine and transmission choices that ensure driver involvement is kept in line with environmental responsibilities. Tags: Green cars Latest news Peugeot new Peugeot 407 Coupe Peugeot 407 Peugeot 407 Coupe.

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Green Cars News

JULY 23, 2009

While ASA acknowledged that ibuyeco had followed a ‘generally responsible approach’ to carbon offsetting, the regulator criticized ibuyeco on the grounds that the measures taken to counter the environmental impact of consumers’ cars were not ‘robust’ enough to substantiate claims made in the advertisements.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2009

Dave Linnell OBE, Principal of Cornwall College said: “We are lucky enough to live and work in an area of great beauty and it’s our responsibility to do what we can to preserve it. Tags: Latest news latest news pollution traffic congestion.

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Green Cars News

JULY 2, 2009

Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion. New Prius is on sale from 1 August, priced from £18,370 on the road. Tags: Toyota prius recycling.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre, in Essex, will continue to be powered by electricity from renewable sources after a new sourcing contract was signed. We also have an energy committee which has secured this continued green power supply for the site - further contributing to Ford’s considerable environmental progress to date.&#.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

Based in Modena in Italy, the home of exotic sports cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, the Tazzari Group plans to manufacture the innovative, stylish super mini the environmentally conscious urban enthusiast. Tags: Electric cars car electric evstores Tazzari. evstores will start taking deposits from this summer.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 24, 2009

Fleet managers are under constant pressure to reduce costs, increase safety and introduce environmental policies to cut down on CO2 and other tailpipe emissions. Until recently, environmental performance and cost reduction were phrases not often used in the same sentence. Tags: Aixam Mega Modec Tata Citroen.

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Green Cars News

MAY 5, 2009

Honda’s all-new Insight is being put to work by the Science Museum. The affordable hybrid car will be an example of environmental technology used by the museum on a daily basis as part of a drive to improve the museum’s energy efficiency. Tags: Honda hybrid Insight museum science.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

In his response to the campaign, The Mayor confirmed that the exemption to the Congestion Charge was introduced to incentivise the take-up of more environmentally-friendly vehicles but that he recognised that vehicle technology has developed considerably since then. ’ Tags: Volvo Boris Johnson congestion charge hybrid london.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

The event will enable visitors to receive up to date information about the performance, environmental and cost benefits associated with green vehicles. Events like the Green Motor Expo are important in helping encourage more alternative environmentally friendly transport options. For more information, visit www.greenmotorexpo.com.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Taking this on board, car manufacturers have a duty to ensure the cars that are on the road are as environmentally responsible as possible. Tags: Kia car commuter survey Traffic Jam.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

The study by Ademe and the French Government has sparked debate as to the merits of first-generation biofuels if their environmental benefits are limited. The European Union, has however, banned products that use formaldehyde, while the US Environmental Protection Agency has labelled it a potential cause of cancer. Faye Sunderland.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 18, 2009

You should have read a headline in your newspaper that was as strong and provocative as my headline above because that’s how strong and provocative this news is. If you’re getting your news from those sources and acting accordingly then you my friend are already toast. But your dying legacy newspaper didn’t get it.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

And in response nearly half of those surveyed (45 per cent) have been making significant changes to their motoring lifestyle over the last year, such as reducing their car ownership and moving towards a one car household. Sadly only 28 per cent of motorists cited environmental benefits as an incentive for change.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 21, 2009

The flagship of the Stuttgart premium brand has been extensively updated and, at its world premiere in Shanghai, sets new benchmarks in terms of safety, comfort and environmental responsibility. One highlight of China’s most important auto show is the new S 400 HYBRID, the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine (7.9

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Creative Greenius

MAY 3, 2009

They’d just as soon have someone else take responsibility. They’ve been out of the loop environmentally for a long time now and they like it that way. Environmental vision, leadership and courage. How about a new, green direction for our economy and city affairs? They’ve got other priorities.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Eliot Smith, technical training coordinator at the Honda Institute, says:&# I believe I speak for the industry as well as Honda when I say that this not only benefits learners but it is also the responsible thing to do in terms of end-user safety and awareness. Tags: Hybrid cars BMW Honda hybrid IMI mechanic qualification Toyota.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 26, 2009

The industry’s response was that CCS would address this threat. The refined product can be used as a fuel for cars, but has been heavily criticised as environmentally damaging fuel. Tags: Green credentials Canada Co-operative green oil sands tar sand WWF.

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