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Toyota CEO steps down, opening up possibility of new EV strategy

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Toyoda is known not only for his relation to the founder of the largest automotive company in the world, but also for taking the helm of CEO at Toyota after the market collapse of 2008 and guiding the company to where it is today. Akio Toyoda’s goals within the auto industry were clear. What do you think of the article?

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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This approach of virtually redesigning the tax structure within the auto industry also stands out amongst other countries, which mainly rely on direct subsidies to incentivize EV purchases over internal combustion engine cars. By 2015, Norway already had 10,000 charging stations.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

This Christian Science Monitor article takes an in-depth look at an age. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Quote from the article: “Investors, too, are excited. Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. percent of $1.9

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EngineLab Developing New Approach to Engine Control

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If you are driving a 2008 Acme Motors A1, it may have launched in 2006 and the microprocessor may have been sourced in 2003. There are a couple of reasons why today’s ECUs have microprocessors that are out of date. First, the microprocessor is sourced several years prior to production to support the vehicle development process.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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WEBSTER • FREE PRESS AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR• April 21, 2009 Print this page E-mail this article Share this article Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. WEBSTER A 100 m.p.g. Yep, a truck.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com See a sample reprint in PDF format. Manage Email preferences Companies within this Article General Motors Corp.( is teaming with Segway Inc., GM ) 1.86 -0.08

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Related Articles UK electric car buyers to get £5,000. Gasgoo.com | ?? | " Are you interested in our news stories? Click here for free e-mail news alerts. Comments ( 0 ) Add Your Comment View Comments Post a comment Name Comment Verify Code Not Clear? Chrysler developing electric sports. BYD has a long way off to. All rights reserved.

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