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Personal: One in a Million

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And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. On top of that, I’m currently running at 80+% electric miles.

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

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Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. The 100 m.p.g.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

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350-mile driving range (est.). 250-mile driving range. 340-mile driving range. 350-mile driving range. As with all battery electric vehicles, expect three plug-in options plus regenerative braking to fill the battery. Fisker Ocean One (Launch Edition: 5,000 Units). Henrik and his new namesake. All-wheel drive.

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Perspective: My Participation in Project Driveway

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Project Driveway involves long-term loans of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell Chevy Equinox to people such as Stephanie White (in Southern California), who wrote the following in commemoration of the project reaching the 1-million mile mark. My test drive took place between May and July, a 65-day lease during which I drove 4,766 miles.

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DOE Closes $465M Loan to Tesla Motors

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The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. The US Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. Earlier post.). and Fisker Automotive.