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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Earlier post.)].

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles. Outside of North America, 2008 was the second-best sales year in the last decade and the third-best ever for Chrysler International. In 2008, the Foundation gave approximately $21 million in charitable donations. Oh, and the whole electric thing is good too.

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