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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020. First of all, production and trade patterns are shifting.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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GM ATV was responsible for the development and production of the GM EV-1; his organization also developed and produced the S-10 Electric Truck and developed the GM Precept Hybrid Vehicle, which was part of President Clinton’s Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) program. We’re thrilled to add him to our team.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. We’re always looking for ways to achieve risk reduction and we’re looking for a meaningful life. by Bill Cooke.

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Volkswagen & Audi to pay >$14.7B in US to settle 2.0L diesel emissions case; $2B of that to promote ZEVs

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The class-wide settlement in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation will provide owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter If approved by the Court, this will be the largest consumer auto industry class action settlement in US history. billion dollars.).

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USABC Issues Requests for Proposal Information for Four Energy Storage Projects for Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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Research organizations with current, direct affiliations with businesses that derive a majority of their income from related product sales, will also be considered. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. Click to enlarge.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Think Planning US Factory; Initial Production in 2010

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US production is expected to start in 2010, with the first-year volume of 2,500 units being available to pilot and demonstration fleet projects. NK city, a compact electric vehicle that can travel up to 112 miles on a single charge. Plans ultimately call for up to 900 employees and a capacity of 60,000 electric vehicles per year.

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