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Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid sedan EPA-rated at 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined; Ford projects best hybrid sales quarter ever

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The pace beat Toyota Camry Hybrid’s 7,300 sales in its first two full months of availability in May and June 2006. Eco cruise: Saves vehicle energy by relaxing acceleration compared to standard cruise control. Advanced lithium-ion batteries covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile component limited warranty. Earlier post.)

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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First shown as a concept vehicle at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production car version of Mitsubishi i was introduced to the Japanese public in January 2006. A redesigned center console featuring improved materials will also feature prominently on the new North American Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Background. i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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2006 or later vehicle). AOI 3: Beyond Lithium Ion Technologies. ($8M) These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Areas of interest. One or more projects awarded may be managed collaboratively with U.S. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets. Vehicle system. System definition. Additional requirements.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Never discount Toyota.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Early Days in the Obama Administration An Address I'd Like to Hear Global Warming Solutions Included in Transportatio. Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. SZ (1) 6753.T

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