Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines—all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20% compared to the outgoing models. US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2009

The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004. The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States.

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