Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

The company has reported that orders for its eco-friendly cars have increased by 30 per cent compared to May in the previous year, thanks in part to the government’s new tax incentives. Tags: Green cars Latest news green car orders green car sales japan Nissan.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). Just as important, Bright is going to try to keep the car economically priced, in part by reducing the size of the battery. “That’s a lot of money the federal government is putting into fuel,&# he said.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

Much of the success is attributed to the company’s domestic sales with Germany’s auto industry federation reporting that new car registrations in the country has jumped by 27 per cent this year compared to 2008, sparked largely by a government bonus scheme.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

Part of the swing in culture has been a downturn in new car sales. Governments are under pressure to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and to cut emissions – as such green cars are very much ‘in’ and while incentive schemes may not last forever, the framework is being laid for green technologies to be taken seriously.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

The news complements the newly launched third-generation Prius with plug-in technology able to extend the electric driving mode almost ten-fold creating an even lower carbon transport solution. “The Greater London Authority group will be trialling a number of these vehicles as part of our active participation in this winning bid. .

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

The government investment will support the investment already made by the consortia themselves. Part funding for the project has been requested from the regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands. Tags: Fuel Cells Hybrids. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Prius hybrid. Great Wall Motor Co., and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. Creating consumer demand for mandated advanced technology vehicles will require substantial government engagement at all levels. ”. Michael O’Brien.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine Twitter Tennessee may be getting a jump-start on preparations for the electric car, but how quickly Americans take to it and how enthusiastically power companies support it remain key questions as the government and automakers push for more alternative-fuel vehicles. Tags: evdriven. 16,000 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

vehicles splattered all over YouTube videos  most of which are retrofitted Toyota Prius cars  this baby is actually what we in the auto industry like to call a light truck, a category that includes big pickups, vans and SUVs. government acts soon. If Tags: evdriven. • BRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE: Unwrapping the 100 m.p.g.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

With very few moving parts, there is little that can break, so maintenance is infrequent and cheap. Initial municipal or national government support is necessary. The same was said about the Prius, which I drove before. Tags: evdriven. What makes the TNT drivers enthusiastic about EVs? It But they havent yet.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

It is a voluntary arrangement which motor dealers must join and match the £1,000 provided by the Government. This electric only range is adequate for many commuting journeys and even where the engine is required for part of a journey the overall emissions are considerably lower than for a conventionally powered car. Greening the Grid.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

It’s not their fault either – their local governments and the mainstream media have failed them big time. Or waiting for do-nothing local governments to do the right thing. Convert your Prius to a plug-in hybrid and rock the world. Coming in Part II: GREENIUS ENERGY SAVING PLAN RESULTS IN RECORD LOW ELECTRIC BILLS.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Utilities are gearing up to cooperate with the automakers, a first for the two industries, and governments on the West Coast are focusing intently on the coming issues. In Berkeley, a town known for its environmental sensibility, one out of five cars sold today is a hybrid Prius. Tags: EV Chargers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

While a series hybrid is good, the Toyota Prius gets 100 miles per gallon because after the 20 miles of pure EV mode, it kicks into a hybrid-electric car. If you charge up the Toyota Prius PHEV you would get 200 miles per gallon and 40 mile EV range; the same as the Volt. The Electric Part of The Volt Is What People Want!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. “The Toyota Prius took over five years to reach break-even and has gone on to be a wild success.&# We know the numbers better than the Government … we furnished them! Government bailout yea right I would let them crash and burn.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Think Global was formerly known as Think City, a prior Ford Motor Company ( F ) acquisition and part of a now-defunct Think division at Ford. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! The best part about NYC is the ability to WALK around to get places! He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Last week the government made a £250m move to square the circle. Related Links Government to offer £5,000 to boost green cars Electric shock as sales of green cars reverse With or without incentives, these are still likely to be a specialisedpurchase. Mike, Epworth, UK Ok. Post to Fark Post to Yahoo!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. SZ (1) 6753.T

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

In an agreement between Nissan and the city of Seattle, the automaker says it intends to sell the cars in the Seattle area and work with government and other organizations and companies on a plan to promote the cars and creation of a network of charging facilities. Tags: evdriven. We think the consumers are ready."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Automobiles , Commerce , Consumers , Efficiency , General Business , Government Policy , Transportation , electric cars , mitsubishi , Nissan , oregon , ted kulongoski , th!nk April 10, 2009 11:51 am Link The electric car is only part of the story in Portland.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"It is unreasonable to expect the Volt and any similar new technology to be immediately profitable when other technologies that started with a price premium, such as the Toyota Prius, became wild successes," said Chelsea Sexton, an advisory board member of Plug-In America. Why should the government do it when the economy is weak.

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