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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

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planned for sales to the mass market in five pilot cities encountered delays due to infrastructure installments, Pike noted, and consequently were not rolled out in 2011. Price will be a major barrier to growth on the demand side, Pike notes, especially given China’s reliance on cash sales over financing. Market development.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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provide home wiring service at low/no-cost or financed thru low monthly utility bill); Provide free charging or compelling low-cost EV rates (3-4 cents/kWh); Provide “green” electricity options; Commit/fund commercial fleet purchases (25 high-profile vehicles). GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Whats more, businesses can also afford to spend a little more on their vehicles until the cost of the technology falls. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Right Now can be seen here.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Follow us on Twitter!

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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These new vehicles, including more affordable models, will use aspects of the next-generation platform as well as aspects of our current platforms and will be able to be produced on the same manufacturing lines as our current vehicle lineup. for $299 a month, and offering attractive financing options in certain markets.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. we could not afford to do anything like this."

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