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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant

Drive EV

Since 2011, the government has provided close to £1.3 For too long the price difference between petrol and electric models is has been too high, in some cases up to £10,000. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars. Vauxhall Mokka-e – SE Nav Premium. Volkswagen e-Golf. Volkswagen e-up! Volkswagen ID.3

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Theyre not trying to send men to the moon, theyre building an ELECTRIC CAR that uses a petrol motor they already make charging batteries supplied by LG all bolted into a vehicle platform they also already have in production. Deliveries start in 2011. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 billion" is needed to do what exactly?

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