Environmental stories tagged with: plug in
Zipcar launches Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle pilot programme
Monday, 16th March 2009, 6:57 pm
For those who live in the city, car clubs have become a real alternative to owning a car. Not only do they not have the expense of running their own car, but it has been shown that they slash their carbon emissions.
 New plug-in hybrid unveiled in DetroitMonday, 2nd February 2009, 8:45 pm
A new name enters the green-motoring world with the unveiling of Fisker Automotive's first production car - the 2010 Fisker Karma - at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
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 27% of Americans Would Consider Buying a Plug-in HybridThursday, 20th September 2007, 8:13 pm
According to a Harris Interactive study, more than one-quarter (27%) of US vehicle owners say they are likely (13%), very likely (8%) or extremely likely (6%) to include plug-in hybrid engine technology in their next vehicle.
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 Google Seeks to Invest in Plugin TechnologyFriday, 14th September 2007, 5:16 pm
On Wednesday, Google announced that they were setting aside funds to help companies develop plugin hybrid technologies for cars.
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EDF and Toyota Announce Hybrid PartnershipTuesday, 11th September 2007, 5:28 pm
EDF and Toyota have announced a technological partnership to evaluate PHV (Plugin Hybrid Vehicles) in Europe with the hope of taking PHVs from prototype to reality. The objective is to reduce the environmental impact of the car, particularly in urban environment.
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Japan Certifies Toyota Plug-in Hybrid for Public-Road Tests
Wednesday, 25th July 2007, 1:01 pm
The Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it has developed a plug-in hybrid vehicle and become the first manufacturer to have such a vehicle certified for use on public roads in Japan.
Report Finds Environmental Benefits of Deploying Plugin Hybrids
Monday, 23rd July 2007, 12:32 pm
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has just released a comprehensive assessment that finds that widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the United States could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and potential for improved ambient air quality.
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