Archive for January, 2011

Sharp rise in hybrid cars on Dutch roads

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Sharp rise in hybrid cars on Dutch roads
The number of hybrid cars with a Dutch numberplate rose almost 70% to 39,000 between January 2009 and January 2010, the national statistics office CBS said on Wednesday.

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Biden touts jolt for electric cars

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Biden touts jolt for electric cars
Greenfield, Ind. — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the United States would meet a goal of getting 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by spending more money on research — and offering incentives to buyers at the time of purchase.

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