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Detroit Electric to outline future product plans at LCV 2017

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>UK-based electric vehicle start-up Detroit Electric will outline its future product plans during its first appearance at Cenex’s Low Carbon Vehicles (LCV) 2017 event on 6 and 7 September at Millbrook. billion in capital from a joint venture agreement.

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Click to enlarge.

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GM Invests $336M In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt

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General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. We expect the Detroit-Hamtramck plant will be the first facility in the US owned by a major automaker to produce an electric car. engine-generator from Flint.

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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly.

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Lear Expects Hybrid and EV Components to Be 7% of Its Electric Systems Business by 2012

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Detroit News. Automotive supplier Lear Corp expects sales of components and systems for hybrids and electric vehicles to grow to approximately 7% of its electric systems business by 2012 from 0% in 2009.

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Magna International to Show Electrification Capabilities at Detroit Show, Introduce E-Car Systems Operating Unit

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The exhibit coincides with Magna’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in hybrid and electric vehicle development and products. The global trends towards CO 2 reduction and improved fuel economy are important drivers of future growth in hybrid and electric vehicles. Don Walker, co-CEO of Magna International. Earlier post.)