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Autogramm Kia Pro-Cee'd GT: Heiß und schnittig

Sat, 2013-04-27 04:29
Der Cee'd ist Kias Antwort auf den Golf, und bei Design, Technik und Qualität hat der Koreaner mit dem Vorbild gleichgezogen. Nur bei der Sportlichkeit haperte es bislang. Jetzt rollt Kia mit dem Pro-Cee'd GT ein Auto an den Start, das es mit Wolfsburgs Kompakt-Kämpfer aufnehmen soll: dem Golf GTI.
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LowCVP Conference 2013 - Thursday July 11, Central London - initial speakers announced

Fri, 2013-04-26 20:00
The first speakers for the LowCVP's 2013 annual conference - to be held on Thursday July 11 in Central London - have been announced and include leading representatives of the European Commission, Department for Transport and the Commitee on Climate Change. Held in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) the event will focus around the theme 'Beyond the Tailpipe' which was introduced at the LowCVP's Tenth Anniversary event held in January.
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LowCVP Conference 2013 - Thursday July 11, Central London - early speakers announced

Fri, 2013-04-26 20:00
The first speakers for the LowCVP's 2013 annual conference - to be held on Thursday July 11 in Central London - have been announced and include leading representatives of the European Commission, Department for Transport and the Commitee on Climate Change. Held in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) the event will focus around the theme 'Beyond the Tailpipe' which was introduced at the LowCVP's Tenth Anniversary event held in January.
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Toyota-Konzeptauto Me.We: Innen hui, außen ... Styropor

Fri, 2013-04-26 11:55
Wie radikal man beim Autodesign umdenken muss, zeigt ein Konzeptauto, das Toyota und der französische Architekt und Designer Jean-Marie Massaud entwickelt haben. Der wandelbare Kleinwagen verzichtet auf vieles, was ein Auto angeblich haben muss - und überzeugt genau deshalb.
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Sound-Design: Die Autotür sagt leise plopp

Fri, 2013-04-26 09:37
Autos machen immer weniger Krach. Das ist ein Problem, weil Geräusche dem Fahrer wichtiges Feedback geben. Techniker und Psychologen arbeiten am richtigen Sound.
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Führerschein mit 15 Jahren: Mobil mit dem Moped

Fri, 2013-04-26 08:59
Auf dem Land sitzen viele Jugendliche sprichwörtlich fest, öffentliche Verkehrsmittel fahren oft nur selten. Drei Bundesländer machen gegen dieses Problem mobil - sie erlauben den Moped-Führerschein bereits ab 15 Jahren.
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Verkehrsexperten-Kongress: TÜV-Chef fordert mehr Tempokontrollen

Fri, 2013-04-26 08:12
Gegen Raser hilft nur eins: mehr Polizeipräsenz auf den Straßen. Dieser Ansicht ist der Chef des Verbandes der Technischen Überwachungsvereine (TÜV). Er will Verkehrssünder jetzt stärker unter Druck setzen.
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Future European CO2 targets must be based on science

Fri, 2013-04-26 06:33
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) is calling for post-2020 CO2 targets to be based on a scientific evaluation rather than “purely political figures”.
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Hydrogen report offers roadmap for UK adoption

Fri, 2013-04-26 05:37
Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030, according to the UKH2Mobility report on hydrogen vehicles.
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Leaf joins fire and rescue service

Fri, 2013-04-26 05:24
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of a Nissan Leaf in a bid to meet the highest levels of environmental responsibility across all areas of its operations.
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Barroso urged to take a stand on EU carbon market fix (News)

Fri, 2013-04-26 01:36

EXCLUSIVE / The chair of the European parliament’s environment committee has called on EU Commission president José Manuel Barroso to make a public statement of support for the EU’s bloodied plan to reform the carbon market, in a hard-hitting interview with EurActiv.

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Barroso urged to take a stand on EU carbon market fix (News)

Fri, 2013-04-26 01:36

EXCLUSIVE / The chair of the European parliament’s environment committee has called on EU Commission president José Manuel Barroso to make a public statement of support for the EU’s bloodied plan to reform the carbon market, in a hard-hitting interview with EurActiv.

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Elektroautos in China: Fortschritt mit Wackelkontakt

Fri, 2013-04-26 01:33
Mit Vollgas ins Elektro-Zeitalter? Das war einmal. Auch in China, der größten Autonation der Welt, kommt das E-Auto nur mit Kriechstrom voran - trotz massiver finanzieller Förderung. Trotzdem versuchen deutsche Hersteller, auf dem gigantischen Markt mit Joint-Ventures Fuß zu fassen.
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Mayor announces changes to C-Charge low carbon vehicles concessions after consultation

Thu, 2013-04-25 20:00
London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed his decision to introduce a new Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) for the Congestion Charge scheme, replacing the Greener Vehicle Discount and Electric Vehicle Discount. To qualify for the ULED, vehicles will have to emit less than 75g/km of CO2 (and meet Euro 5) to qualify for the discount. Vehicles already purchased which meet the old 100g/km CO2 limit will continue to receive the discount for three years (extended from the pre-consultation proposal of two years).
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Mayor announces changes to C-Charge low carbon vehicles concessions following consultation

Thu, 2013-04-25 20:00
London Mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed his decision to introduce a new Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) for the Congestion Charge scheme, replacing the Greener Vehicle Discount and Electric Vehicle Discount. To qualify for the ULED, vehicles will have to emit less than 75g/km of CO2 (and meet Euro 5) to qualify for the discount. Vehicles already purchased which meet the old 100g/km CO2 limit will continue to receive the discount for three years (extended from the pre-consultation proposal of two years).
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Twizy Renault Sport F1 : une bombe électrique

Thu, 2013-04-25 11:43
Trop sage le quadricycle Twizy ? Passé entre les mains du département Renault Sport, ce véhicule électrique s'est transformé en méchante bête capable d'accélérer comme une Mégane RS.
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The Arctic Council needs to open up (Opinion)

Thu, 2013-04-25 09:49

Set up initially as an intergovernmental forum to promote cooperation among Arctic states, the Council is failing to adequately accommodate rising interest from outside the region and needs reform, argues, Roderick Kefferpütz.

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The Arctic Council needs to open up (Opinion)

Thu, 2013-04-25 09:49

Set up initially as an intergovernmental forum to promote cooperation among Arctic states, the Council is failing to adequately accommodate rising interest from outside the region and needs reform, argues, Roderick Kefferpütz.

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Crash-Versager Mercedes Citan: Der gefallene Stern

Thu, 2013-04-25 06:42
Seit Jahrzehnten steht Mercedes-Benz für Sicherheit, sie ist die Kernidee der Marke. Jetzt hat der Kastenwagen Citan im Crashtest miserabel abgeschnitten. Für die Schwaben ist das ein Debakel, gegen das die reflexhaft verkündeten Bagatellisierungen und Ausreden nichts nützen - nur radikale Maßnahmen.
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