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Plug-ins to play part in GM future

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The company will be divided into Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick following the decision to close Pontiac and sell Saturn. Speaking in 2008, Stephens said the Vue two-mode hybrid would deliver around a 50 per cent increase in combined fuel economy compared to the non-hybrid Vue XR.

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PHEV Energy Bill

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90 million per year authorized (2008-2012). 95 million per year authorized (2008-2012) Electric Drive Transportation technology high school and college level education program established by DOE including a “ Dr. Clearly, this bill will accelerate the development of Plug Ins and energy storage in general.

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Is it time up for green car brands?

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For example, in 2008, it was rumoured that Toyota would build an entire brand around the Prius. In addition, General Motors’ nearest thing to a green brand - Saturn, the brand under which it put out its first hybrids - is falling victim to the company’s restructuring following the global economic crisis.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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This meant that a total of 26,205 hybrid units were sold - some three per cent of all new vehicles, the highest monthly new vehicle share since April 2008. GM hybrids currently include the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Saturn VUE BAS; as well as the Tahoe, Silverado, Sierra, Yukon and Cadillac Escalade two-mode hybrids.

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General Motors presents viability plan

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The Pontiac brand will be phased out by the end of 2010 and GM will offer a total of 34 nameplates in 2010, down 29 per cent from the 48 available in 2008. This revised plan also moves up the resolution of Saab, Saturn and Hummer to the end of 2009 at the latest. -

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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per cent year-on-year to 21,735 even though it incorporated a full month’s sales for new vehicles such as the Honda Insight, as well as the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5 Together the two cars sold 2,299 units. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

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Source: Japanese Newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun ; document.write(str); } //]]> Posted in: News More from AllCarsElectric.com 04/23/2009 Honda Will Not Lower Price Of Insight: Ends Price War With Toyota For now, Honda has decided to end the price war between their Insight and Toyotas. FREE, No obligations!

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