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Alternative fuel car sales soar in April

Green Cars News

Registrations of alternative fuel vehicles soared in April by 48.1 per cent, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, the Mitbushi i-MiEV and the Peugeot iON made their first deliveries to UK customers.

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Here Come the PHEVs

Plug In Partners

The company is planning to come to market in about 18 months with a high-performance, high-end, plug-in hybrid sedan. Quantum works with a number of companies and government agencies on alternative fuel vehicles. M eanwhile, also thanks to EV World , Misubishi showed off innovative electric sports car , the i-MIEV Sport.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. • Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

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Grants for electric cars confirm first eligible vehicles

Green Cars News

In total, nine alternative fuel vehicles consisting of full electric and plug-in hybrid models will qualify for Government grants worth up to £5,000. The Government has revealed the final list of nine vehicles eligible for the Plug-in Car Grants which are set to be introduced in the UK from the New Year. Buyers of these [.].

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. Electric cars a still a joke.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon? electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon? nk Related Posts From Green Inc. Shameless self plugs here.

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