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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

T his story comes from the Energy Blog. New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. The 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be PHEVs. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Prius hybrid. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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?", No announced plans.

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Are Rising EV Inventories Proof Nobody Wants Them?

The Truth About Cars

share of battery electric vehicles has grown from a negligible fraction of a percent to over 6 percent between 2018 and 2023. Take rates for plug-in hybrids have also increased, albeit at a much slower rate. The Department of Energy has reported that the U.S. production beyond the level of demand.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry.

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