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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

Green Car Congress

In 2009, Chevrolet will further expand its LPG product range throughout Europe. This will include the brand-new Chevrolet Cruze, which will hit the European dealer showrooms in May 2009. This will include the brand-new Chevrolet Cruze, which will hit the European dealer showrooms in May 2009. million in Poland alone.

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ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Offers Modular Design Adapted for Different Drive Configurations, Including Hybrids

Green Car Congress

The transmission kit covers a broad torque range from 300 to 1,000 N·m (221 to 738 lb-ft) and can be adapted to fit hybrid or all-wheel drive applications. Initial production start-ups in summer 2009. Since the summer of 2009, the new Bentley Mulsanne and the Rolls-Royce Ghost also come with the transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Vauxhall set to be UK’s top green car retailer

Green Cars News

With the revision of its Corsa range, the Vauxhall hopes the supermini will sell more sub-125g CO2 cars than any other model range in the UK. The British brand will have to take on the might of Ford and the best selling car of 2009 so far- the Fiesta to achieve its ambitious goal. The Corsa’s 85PS 1.2-litre

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

Revenge of the Electric Car

By Robert Gammon January 14, 2009. CO2 from cars does not contribute to smog and is not harmful to human health but it is one of the leading contributors to global warming. As a result, the plug-ins burn much less fuel, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions. 3Prong Power only works on Prius model years 2004 to 2009.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Batteries not ready.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

February 17, 2009 7:03 am Link Smart Grid An Invaluable Idea Worldwide / Buildings could become the new power plants BRUSSELS ? February 17, 2009 7:23 am Link It’s exciting to hear people say vehicle-to-grid has a big future, having hoped for some years that there’s a role for it to play in the developing electric car arena.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

April 10, 2009 10:09 am Link It amazes me that in the vast debate about electric cars world wide including here in Norway, no one ever mention the fact that the batteries in such cars need replacement in no more than five years. April 10, 2009 11:18 am Link Kaare (#1), Your concerns are well taken. — Kaare Nilsen 2. In the U.S.

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