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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. These numbers lie between the values of a large electric SUV and a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered counterpart.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Introduce Up To 100 Electric CODA Sedans Throughout 2011

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Enterprise’s environmental sustainability platform includes investment in alternative fuels, a fuel-efficient fleet, and an operational commitment to reduce energy use and energy cost by 20 percent over the next five years. Enterprise has more than 5,000 offices located within 15 miles of 90% of the US population.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. If you use solar power to generate electricity for your EV charging station, you can reduce the carbon footprint of running an EV down to virtually zero. Interested in EV? Check out our solutions today.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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2) We build a technical database containing parameters related to different travel tools, such as initial cost, operation and maintenance cost, life cycle, fuel price, energy efficiency level, annual mileage, and passenger load rate for vehicles that distinguish between fuel types and energy efficiency levels for each travel mode and vehicle.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Electric cars can cut your insurance.

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Road Test: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning SuperCrew Pro 4X4

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The focus groups liked never having to buy gasoline or diesel again or have the cost and hassle of tune-ups and other conventional truck maintenance. Focus groups also zeroed in on one item unique to the electric pickup item, the front trunk/frunk, which led the Ford marketing team had some fun, branding it the Mega Power Frunk.

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