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	<title>Car Advice &#187; Environment</title>
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		<title>NSW government backflips on regular unleaded ban</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/156915/nsw-government-backflips-on-regular-unleaded-ban/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beissmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New South Wales government has backflipped on its decision to ban standard unleaded petrol following criticism that it would increase motorists’ fuel bills. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell last night confirmed the controversial plan – which was to be introduced &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/156915/nsw-government-backflips-on-regular-unleaded-ban/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>One in seven Californian cars must be electric by 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beissmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than one in seven cars sold in California by 2025 will be plug-in hybrid, fully electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles according to a new set of regulations approved by the environmentally focused US state. Automotive News reports the &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/156852/one-in-seven-californian-cars-must-be-electric-by-2025/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota finds alternative to rare earth metals for hybrids: report</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/156331/toyota-finds-alternative-to-rare-earth-metals-for-hybrids-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beissmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toyota has reportedly developed a way to produce its hybrid and electric vehicles without using scarce and expensive rare earth metals. Japan’s Kyodo News reports Toyota – the world’s largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles – could have the technology ready &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/156331/toyota-finds-alternative-to-rare-earth-metals-for-hybrids-report/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota NS4 plug-in hybrid concept teased ahead of 2012 Detroit motor show</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/152149/toyota-ns4-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-ahead-of-2012-detroit-motor-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jez Spinks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toyota has joined its luxury off-shoot Lexus in teasing images of a concept vehicle to be shown at January’s 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Japanese brand has revealed a picture of a contemporary-looking, LED-laden headlight that &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/152149/toyota-ns4-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-ahead-of-2012-detroit-motor-show/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Infiniti sports car concept previewed</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/146767/infiniti-sports-car-concept-previewed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/146767/infiniti-sports-car-concept-previewed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jez Spinks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nissan’s luxury brand Infiniti has released teaser images of a new electric-powered sports car concept it will unveil at the 2012 Geneva motor show. Infiniti, which is launching its brand in Australia in 2012, says the concept is being developed &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/146767/infiniti-sports-car-concept-previewed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Daihatsu FC ShoCase, PICO, D-X, Mira e:S concepts set for Tokyo show</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/145591/daihatsu-fc-shocase-pico-d-x-mira-es-concepts-set-for-tokyo-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/145591/daihatsu-fc-shocase-pico-d-x-mira-es-concepts-set-for-tokyo-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Davis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concepts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daihatsu is preparing four new concepts for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show at the end of this month. The FC ShoCase, the PICO, the D-X, and the Mira e:S concepts will all exhibit dramatic designs and features on the Daihatsu &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/145591/daihatsu-fc-shocase-pico-d-x-mira-es-concepts-set-for-tokyo-show/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Australia teams with Geocycle to recycle paint sludge</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/144775/ford-australia-teams-with-geocycle-to-recycle-paint-sludge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/144775/ford-australia-teams-with-geocycle-to-recycle-paint-sludge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beissmann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australian Car Industry News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford Australia is making its vehicle production process more environmentally friendly by recycling its waste paint sludge.   The paint sludge from Ford’s Broadmeadows plant is being used by Dandenong-based waste specialist Geocycle, which uses the sludge as an alternative &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/144775/ford-australia-teams-with-geocycle-to-recycle-paint-sludge/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Pininfarina hybrid bus concept adapts technology to existing platforms</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142881/pininfarina-hybrid-bus-concept-adapts-technology-to-existing-platforms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142881/pininfarina-hybrid-bus-concept-adapts-technology-to-existing-platforms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Davis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Famous Italian design company Pininfarina has unveiled an innovative Pininfarina hybrid bus concept which uses an existing bus platform, matched with a modern hybrid powertrain setup. It may seem a bit strange that a company responsible for the design of &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/142881/pininfarina-hybrid-bus-concept-adapts-technology-to-existing-platforms/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Land Rover Defender to soldier on until 2017: report</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142808/land-rover-defender-to-soldier-on-until-2017/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142808/land-rover-defender-to-soldier-on-until-2017/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Davis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[4x4]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current Land Rover Defender production is set to continue until 2017, a recent Autocar report says, proving there could be more legs in the rough and rugged SUV yet. One of the hurdles the current Land Rover Defender faces, like &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/142808/land-rover-defender-to-soldier-on-until-2017/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Floods force Japanese carmakers to suspend production in Thailand</title>
		<link>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142622/floods-force-japanese-carmakers-to-suspend-production-in-thailand/</link>
		<comments>http://www.caradvice.com.au/142622/floods-force-japanese-carmakers-to-suspend-production-in-thailand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beissmann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Japan’s major vehicle manufacturers have been forced to stop production in Thailand as floods continue to wreak havoc on the region. Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association chairman Toshiyuki Shiga confirmed all nine Japanese carmakers with plants in Thailand had been forced &#8230; <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/142622/floods-force-japanese-carmakers-to-suspend-production-in-thailand/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>31</slash:comments>
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