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Mileage musings
Monday, May 07, 2012
Every week, your writer spends about 2,000 kilometres driving one of the hottest and most important new cars on the road today. And I measure fuel consumption at each and every fill-up by hand.
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City of Green
Friday, May 04, 2012
Fiscal restraint is a reality when it comes to administering public funds, and the City of Vancouver takes that responsibility seriously. It also takes its commitment to being a "green" city just as seriously, setting a goal to be the world's greenest city by 2020.
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Bill 48 is useless
Friday, January 20, 2012
The discussions over Bill 48 continue to gather interest. As we all know, arguing on the Internet is about as useful as yelling at a donkey, trying to get it to listen to you.
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Chrysler extends roots in Detroit
Friday, January 06, 2012
Chrysler is adding a third crew and 1,100
new jobs at its Jefferson North Assembly
Plant and reaffirming plans to reopen its
Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, both in
Detroit. The former will produce the new
diesel version of the 2013 Jeep Grand
Cherokee for North America.
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The debate surrounding Bill 48 rages on
Friday, January 06, 2012
Following the publication of an APA press release about Bill 48, we received an interesting comment from a reader. I thought a response was in order.
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BMW i3 & BMW i8 concepts headed for NA
Friday, November 04, 2011
BMW's i3 and i8 concept cars will make their North American debuts next week in New York, where the automaker will lift the veil on the two cutting-edge, eco-friendly models.
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Nissan Hybrids, Take Two
Friday, October 14, 2011
Although Nissan said it would retire the Altima Hybrid by the end of 2011, we can assume the model will be back as early as 2013, with a new and very promising powertrain.
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Ford's Recycle your Ride program is back
Friday, September 30, 2011
If you have an old car and you're currently shopping for a new one, Ford has a good deal for you. Starting this October, customers who trade in a vehicle for recycling will receive up to $3,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new Ford.
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A portable rapid charging station for EVs (video)
Friday, September 30, 2011
Swiss-based EVTEC's Mobile Fast Charger may prove the perfect solution to eliminate range anxiety, one of the main reasons given by consumers for not buying electric vehicles.
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Study: Car fleet renewal programs underperform
Monday, July 11, 2011
According to a study published by the International Transport Forum at the OECD, programs designed to encourage drivers to get rid of their old vehicles fell short of their potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives.
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Prince Charles's eco-village: EV paradise
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Prince Charles knows about sustainable development. The British noble is planning to build a 700-home eco-village in the next 15 years called Knockroon, where each household will have an EV charger.
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A green car to look good in
Monday, January 24, 2011
Once again, green cars steal the spotlight at auto shows around the world - you know, the ones companies stick the ''zero-emission'' label to because they rely solely on electricity to move forward.
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ecoTechnology for vehicles
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Every year or so, Auto123.com as well as a handful of journalists get invited by Transport Canada to participate and comment on their eTV program, previously known as the Advanced Technology Vehicle Program. Over the years, we've tested some very interesting cars; some of which have made it to our market and others that never came. For your reading pleasure, we've put together a short list of some of our favourites.
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Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership with City of Toronto
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, to advance zero-emission mobility in the city. The two parties announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Toronto's City Hall, as a commitment to collaborate to promote the wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles.
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Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour: After the Maritimes, i-MiEV enters Quebec!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Boucherville, Quebec - Two small right-hand drive electric cars have been crisscrossing La Belle Province since Saturday. Everywhere they go, Sparky and Zippy (as they are called) make heads turn with their near-silent operation and zero-emission performance. This is Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada's "Clean Across Canada Tour," a 7,500-km adventure that will take the two i-MiEVs from coast to coast in 28 days.
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Honda to expand hybrid model offering
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
During his 2010 Mid-Year speech, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito talked about Honda's growth strategy as well as the company's direction for the next 10 years. Their goal is "to provide good products to our customers with speed, affordability and low CO2 emissions".
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15th annual IMLB: Hail to lithium-ion batteries!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Lithium-ion batteries represent the perfect solution for hybrid and electric vehicles according to the organizers and participants of the 15th annual International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB), which kicked off in Montreal on June 27.
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Preparing Vancouver's Electric Infrastructure
Friday, May 21, 2010
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is joining forces with the City of Vancouver and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to help communities prepare for the use of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Initially founded by the Rocky Mountain Institute and in partnership with the City of Vancouver, Project Get Ready Vancouver will see BCIT champion the development of a five-year plan of action aimed at making the City of Vancouver electric vehicle ready.
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Ford of Canada Ready To Retire More Vehicles
Friday, April 30, 2010
Oakville, ON - The Ford Recycle Your Ride program has resonated with Canadian consumers. Due to positive consumer feedback, Ford has collaborated with Summerhill Impact to expand the program - now, approximately 60 per cent of the vehicles currently on Canadian roads qualify for retirement within the Ford program.
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Mercedes-Benz buses meet EEV emissions standard
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Stuttgart - The Mercedes-Benz bus range for travel and regular transport services is to feature even more environmentally friendly specifications in the future. Over and above the proven BlueTec 5 diesel technology, the buses are now being made available in EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) versions.
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Laval University Won the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Calgary - Laval University for the second year in a row won the grand prize in the "Prototype" category at the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas this past weekend in Houston, Texas. The student-built, fuel-efficient vehicle achieved the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel with an astonishing 1,057.5 kilometres per litre, or 2,487.5 miles per gallon.
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By 2015 Average Mazda Fuel Economy 30% Improved
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A 'green' revolution is being staged by Mazda that will mean upper medium sector company car drivers by 2015 will be at the wheel of models with fuel economy and emissions equivalent to today's supermini standards.
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7 Steps to a Greener Car for Earth Month
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Ottawa - April is Earth Month in Canada and you can make a positive impact with your vehicle and save money at the same time. It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is green, clean and lean this spring, summer and all year long, according to Car Care Canada.
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Mitsubishi Aims To Increase Quick-Charger installations Worldwide
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
CHAdeMO Association aims to increase quick-charger installations worldwide indispensable to further diffusion of electric vehicles and to standardise how to charge the vehicles. Last August, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, Fuji Heavy Industries, and TEPCO started a preparatory committee. Then, Toyota joined the committee and the Association has been established with the five companies as its executive members.
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Communauto takes the Défi Climat challenge once again!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For the third year in a row, Communauto, North America's oldest car sharing service, is proud to take the Défi Climat challenge launched today by inviting its 20,000 members and employees to contribute in a collective effort.
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'Think Small' Has Become 'Think Blue' Volkswagen Future
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wolfsburg - Protecting the environment is simple and everyone can help in their everyday lives. This is the message of the new image and marketing campaign called 'Think Blue.' which the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is launching on February 27, 2010. Building on one of the best-known environmental labels in the automobile industry, "BlueMotion", Volkswagen is sending out a new signal for sustainable mobility.
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General Motors Supports Government Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Announcement
Thursday, February 25, 2010
General Motors' brands Vauxhall and Chevrolet welcome today's announcement made by Lord Adonis and Pat McFadden in relation to the grant subsidy available for electric vehicles. GM applauds the Government's commitment to electric drivetrain technology and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the successful implementation of an EV infrastructure across the UK.
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63,000 teams participated in the Volvo's DRIVe Around the World game
Friday, February 19, 2010
Volvo's DRIVe Around The World game challenged users to virtually drive a Volvo C30 DRIVe to a Facebook friend who lives as close to 828 miles away as possible; that's how far a C30 DRIVe can reach one just one tank of fuel. The car was then passed on from friend to friend trying to complete a virtual journey around the world within 80 days.
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New enzymes turn into fuel
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Novozymes launches the first commercially viable enzymes for production of biofuel from agricultural waste. Breakthroughs in enzyme technology enable cellulosic biofuel as a competitive alternative to gasoline.
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40,000-square-meter Solar Roof Top For The Porsche Plant
Monday, February 15, 2010
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is supporting the generation of renewable energy. The manufacturer of sporty premium vehicles is making a 40,000-square-meter area on the roof top of its central spare parts warehouse in Sachsenheim (Baden-Wuerttemberg) available to the firm Goldbeck Solar GmbH, Hirschberg an der Bergstrasse, in order to install and operate approximately 8,500 photovoltaic modules there.
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Chevrolet Tahoe Police vehicle achieves lowest lifecycle cost recognition
Thursday, February 04, 2010
DETROIT- The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market by Vincentric, a company specializing in the area of automobile lifecycle analysis. Vincentric recently released their 2010 law enforcement vehicle market analysis that measured 20 mileage/lifecycle timeframes and the Tahoe Police 2WD enjoyed the lowest lifecycle cost in the majority of scenarios.
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Green Technology Grabs Provincial and Federal Support
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
TORONTO, - After unveiling the Capacity Pluggable Hybrid Electrical Terminal Truck (PHETT(TM)) shunt tractor to its Canadian customers last summer, Glasvan Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of the equipment to the Government of Ontario's Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP). The federal ecoFREIGHT program has now also made the PHETT(TM) part of its roster of eligible technology. In recognition of these exciting developments, Glasvan, as an exclusive dealer of PHETT(TM) shunt tractors in Canada, is inviting interested businesses to see the PHETT(TM) in action for themselves
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Honda Delivers FCX Clarity To Captain Scott Niedermayer
Thursday, January 07, 2010
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered a zero emissions hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle today to its latest customer, 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team captain, Scott Niedermayer. Also a team captain for the Anaheim Ducks National Hockey League team, Niedermayer is a leader both on and off the ice, promoting an environmentally responsible lifestyle and the protection of natural resources.
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A big step forward in improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gasses
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Montreal - The Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (the Quebec association for the reduction of air pollution, or AQLPA) is extremely happy with the significant progress that will be made mid-January when the greenhouse gas emissions produced by automotive vehicles by-law comes into effect. With this announcement, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Ms. Line Beauchamp, makes Quebec the first Canadian province to set the strictest standards in all of North America.
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Green Vehicles and Technology Electrify 2010 North American International Auto Show
Monday, December 21, 2009
Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS. The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a 37,000 square-foot area dedicated to showcasing the latest in electronic vehicles and technology.
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Mercedes-Benz bring electric cars to the roads
Friday, December 11, 2009
As the first European car manufacturers smart and Mercedes-Benz are entering the age of electric mobility with vehicles that are fully suitable for everyday use. The new smart fortwo electric drive has taken on a pioneering role among battery-powered electric vehicles.
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Bentley Continental Supersports Meets The 85% Recyclability Standard
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
(Crewe, England) The new Continental Supersports, the first Bentley to use FlexFuel technology which enables it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels, has further underlined its green credentials by meeting the 85% recyclability standard (95% for recoverability) demanded of all the Bentley Continental range.
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VPG MV-1... or the modern ''green'' Checker!
Monday, November 23, 2009
The British have the famous London Black Cab and the Americans used to have the Checker Cab. Well, for the first time since 1982, a US-designed and built taxi could soon be roaming the streets of America. This new vehicle called MV-1 was developed by Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG).
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Mitsubishi makes history by supplying mass produced all electric cars
Friday, November 20, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN), British Columbia and the City of Vancouver made history today when three mass-produced, all-electric, zero-emission Mitsubishi i-MiEV passenger cars were presented to the City of Vancouver and BC Hydro. These three vehicles represent the fulfillment of a promise made by MMSCAN to the Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver on April 6, 2009, with respect to providing i-MiEV cars for testing and evaluation.
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New Biomaterial Debuts In 2010 Ford Flex
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich.,- Ford Motor Company, working with academic researchers and one of its suppliers, is the first automaker to develop and use environmentally friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastic in a vehicle.
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New 'Green' Licence Plate
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Ontarians have voted for a new vehicle licence plate that will encourage consumers to switch to environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.
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Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs Zero-Emission Partnership in Vancouver
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
VANCOUVER,- The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver and BC Hydro announced today a partnership that will see British Columbia become the initial launch point for Nissan's Canadian zero-emission transportation program.
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Roadside Littering Down in PEI
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Prince Edward Island has some of the most beautiful scenic drives in Canada, but just like everywhere else, litter can sometimes spoil the view. However, drivers in PEI seem to have developed a very good habit: they have drastically stopped throwing their litter on the side of the road.
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Honda Nano Technology Has Promise for New Class of Electronics
Friday, October 02, 2009
Microscopic carbon nanotubes a 100,000 times thinner than a human hair may have the potential to transport electricity faster and over greater distances with minimal loss of energy, according to new research that will be published Friday, in the October 2nd edition of Science magazine. The research was led by Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., in conjunction with researchers at Purdue University and the University of Louisville.
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AUDI AG creates environmental foundation and unifies its worldwide environmental measures
Thursday, October 01, 2009
AUDI AG is bolstering its commitment to environmental protection. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has established the Audi Environmental Foundation, which has an endowment of E 5 million. This foundation will focus exclusively on environmentally minded pursuits for the common good. Frank Dreves, Member of the Board of Management for Production of AUDI AG, will chair the board of trustees.
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In town without my car! - Mission accomplished
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
MONTREAL, - The Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) is painting a very positive picture of Montreal's seventh annual In town without my car! day. A very large number of visitors came in spite of the rain, and the AMT only noted a small decrease in participation compared to last year, when almost 50 000 people participated.
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Ford's Distinctive Approach To Alternative Materials
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ford researchers are taking a hard look at traditional, petrol-based plastics, turning to Mother Nature to help create composites that are durable, lightweight and better for the environment.
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Fiat Automobiles Set New Record For Lowest CO2 Emissions
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Fiat Automobiles has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km.
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GGC : First, an assembly plant, then (maybe) the Canadian market!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
On September 4, US-based Global Green Cars (GGC) announced the construction of a plug-in hybrid assembly plant in Kentucky. The word came from group president Brooks Agnew, who also said Canadian sales operations are a definite possibility.
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Federal and provincial ministers to attend PHEV'09
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) president Mike Elwood announced today that Deputy Premier, Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, and Minister overseeing Plan Nord, Nathalie Normandeau, and Natural Resources Canada Minister Lisa Raitt, will be attending PHEV'09, the conference and trade show devoted to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids being held September 28-30 in Montreal.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid
Monday, September 14, 2009
Shortly after the successful market launch of the S400 HYBRID, currently the most fuel-efficient luxury-segment sedan with a gasoline engine, Mercedes-Benz will be presenting the first "three-liter car" in the premium segment -- the Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID -- at the 63rd IAA in Frankfurt.
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Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS: Piggy-backed for more range
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine.
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Methanol Fuel Cells Reduce Nissan Plant's CO2 Emissions
Friday, August 28, 2009
SMYRNA, Tenn., Nissan North America has become the first vehicle manufacturer to commercially deploy methanol fuel cells to power its material handling equipment (tugs) at its Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant.
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Mayor gives green light to energy busting 'LED' traffic signals
Friday, August 21, 2009
The Mayor of London has announced that Transport for London (TfL) is to install energy busting LEDs at 3,500 traffic lights at around 300 junctions in the Capital. This represents a £2.4 million investment for thousands of new energy saving lights in traffic signals.
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