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AutoblogGreen for 05.09.08


Posted by Joe Hitei on May 9th, 2008



Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green

Man, the dangers of the new automotive world: confusing ethanol for biodiesel and kids hitting the silent Prius. Over in London, a new electric taxi is not going to be worth it to 60 percent of the cab drivers who need more oomph than the 100-mile range the batteries can provide. Still, that means 40 percent could use it. Sweet.
  • We're telling you for the last time, ethanol is not biodiesel
  • Minnesota boy rides bike into Prius he didn't hear
  • Stillborn: French gas stations chain stops selling E85
  • Audi and Sanyo developing hybrids together
  • Battery-powered 1994 minivan cost $6,000, runs 20-25 miles
  • Altairnano still in the game for Phoenix Motorcars
  • Toyota gives $400,000 to UC Santa Barbara to fund eco fellowships
  • Ford is the first carmaker to join the Climate Registry
  • Volkswagen TSI engine wins its category again for Engine of the Year
  • TX4E electric taxi will only appeal to some London cabbies
  • Ten new public electron dispensers pop up in London
  • Volvo shows off new FlexiFuel range, including V70 police car
  • Fiat to introduce natural gas fueled Palio in India
  • South Dakota lawmaker wants cellulosic ethanol to count towards RFS
  • Venture funds flowing into Firefly for advanced batteries
  • Prius wins JD Power award for highest consumer satisfaction in U.K.
  • Altairnano releases 1st Q earning report, holds conference call
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