AutoblogGreen for 01.09.09

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53 mpg for the new Honda Insight in Europe? Now we're talking. Speaking of talking (and slippery talking at that), check out this "zero emissions" trip from one of the new Congressmen. Just barely in Congress and already we need to know what his definition of "zero emissions" is. Oh, and did you hear about the Detroit Auto Show forest?

• Euro-spec Honda Insight rated at 53 mpg (US), 101 g/km CO₂
• Surprise! Bush administration passes on setting CAFE standards
• Detroit preview: there will be a forest and a driving oval in the basement
• Freshman NY Congressman's "zero emissions" trip to DC
• Huge fine for Mercedes-Benz for poor fuel efficiency
• GridWise Alliance says a US smart grid would create 280,000 new jobs
• VIDEO: NBC grabs the first media drive of a Volt mule!
• CES 2009: Garmin eco-route software upgrade promotes fuel-efficiency
• Heavy duty PHEV system developer Odyne Corporation calling it quits
• New Mazda3 catalytic converter cuts precious metal use by 70%
• First Coulomb ChargePoint stations now available in San Jose, CA
• Gas with ethanol getting the cold shoulder
• Mitsubishi to supply iMiEV to PSA, to be sold as Citroën and Peugeot
• KTM partners with University to design eco-friendly concepts
• Oz editorial: hurt the Taliban by investing in biofuels
• Motorcyclists celebrate opening of London bus lanes

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