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Poll Shows Decline in UK Public Conviction About Climate Change

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But the steep drop in those without doubts will raise fears that it will be harder to persuade the public to support actions to curb the problem, particularly higher prices for energy and other goods. The BBC poll found that 25% of people thought climate change was not happening, compared with 15% in November last year.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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Our goal is to enable hyper-efficient hybrid vehicles to meet consumer needs for a 500-mile driving range, lower vehicle prices, full-size utility, improved highway performance and very low operating costs. The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines.

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Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere the European-spec i-MiEV at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

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The price of the European-spec i-MiEV will differ by country but will be set to around €33,000 – €35,000 (US$41,900 - US$44,400) or equivalent so that the final cost to the customer after government incentives (where applicable) remains under €30,000 (US$38,000) or equivalent in a majority of the countries in which it is sold.

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Stellantis says U.Ok. wishes to modify Brexit trade in, BBC reviews

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must renegotiate portions of its Brexit trade in or possibility dropping portions of its automobile trade, the BBC reported. but it surely now says it’s not in a position to fulfill Brexit business laws on the place portions are sourced, in line with the BBC file. to qualify for business with out price lists, the BBC mentioned.

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VW Cheats Euro Emissions Tests, Tesla Model X Priced, TDI V-6 Software Fix: Today's Car News

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Today, a BBC test shows that Volkswagen "defeat device" software violates European emissions standards, the Tesla Model X electric crossover is priced from $81,200, and VW says it will update software in models equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel V-6 powertrains. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla shares fall below offer price

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Shares in the electric carmaker, Tesla have fallen below its offer price, just a week after beginning trading in New York, the BBC reports. The Silicon Valley firm known for its electric supercar, the Roadster, saw shares in its company drop to $15.83 on Tuesday (July 6, 2010). It’s the first time the company has [.].

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Shares soar for ‘America’s fourth car maker’ Tesla

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Then it announces it is to bring a court case against the BBC show, Top Gear for libel and malicious falsehood over a [.]. First, it marks a milestone 10 million miles driven by owners of its first electric model, the Roadster (see story).

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