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Tesla Aiming For New Milestone Of Two Million Cars

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, posted the picture of a red Model Y on his Twitter along with his team, announcing the one-millionth car on March 9th, it took the company only 12 years to reach the mark since it produced its first car back in 2008. Tesla only produces electric cars. This means the company is quite ahead of its targets.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). Gasgoo.com | ?? | Gasgoo.com will not disclose your email to any third party; your privacy will be respected.

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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford Asks UAW to End Strike

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The company is near an impasse with the United Auto Workers union, which walked out in targeted strikes at all three Detroit automakers on Sept. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. But the industry never returned the favor when profitability resumed.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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