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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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Detroit Electric. Detroit Electric. 1915 Detroit Electric Model 61 Brougham. 20 mph (top speed). 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 10 horsepower (hp). 80 mile range. Electric Shopper.

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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. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008.

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New Chrysler Hangs on to the Dodge Viper

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Introduced as a concept car in 1989 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Dodge Viper was designed and engineered to test public reaction to the concept of a back-to-basics, high-performance, limited production sports car. In 2008, Dodge introduced the fourth-generation Dodge Viper SRT10.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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A study by Delphi Powertrain presented at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit concluded that a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine—such as the 1.0L It was Ford’s largest small car month since May 2008. liter gasoline engines. Earlier post.). —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.

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Tesla Offers ‘Sport’ Model…0-60 in 3.7 seconds!

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Listen to what Elon says: “The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 The Roadster Sport delivers 15 percent more peak power and does 0-60 mph in 3.7 We delivered 147 Roadsters in 2008, exceeding an aggressive internal benchmark — and vastly more than skeptics thought possible. seconds, compared with 3.9

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GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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The paper was presented by authors Ed Tate and Peter Savagian at last month’s SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. Motive power comes from the battery pack when available and when power and speed requirements are below 53kW and/or 56 MPH. SAE 2008-01-0458 ). Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L SAE 2009-01-1311 ).

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Aptera delays 2e until 2010

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18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. Co-founders Fambro and Anthony step aside from day-to-day operations. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. VISTA, Calif.

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