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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. As consumer demand has shifted, companies like Toyota have added more fuel efficient models. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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UKH2Mobility interim report finds potential for 1.6M hydrogen-powered vehicles on UK roads by 2030, with annual sales of 300K units

Green Car Congress

The study provides a roadmap for the introduction of vehicles and hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the UK. Opportunities for the UK to take a leading role in low carbon technologies will be looked at as part of our auto industrial strategy, published later this year. —Business Minister Michael Fallon. Fuel production.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

However, its overall merits are open for debate after a study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel questioned the implied costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His analysis found that the programme is paying nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) By partnering with these two industries. This was starting to hurt because it was one reason for a sudden surge in Toyotas market share."

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