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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place. Recharging time varies with the current. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Improving standardization with electric vehicle charging may help reduce complexity for fleet operators and truck drivers as well as maintenance providers, and recharging/refueling providers. Penske Truck Leasing sees increased interest among its commercial customers related to electric vehicles (EVs). Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

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History: Electric Cars: The Golden Age

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However, it’s worth noting that battery-powered vehicles have been around for more than a century. However, as time passed, it was clear that ICE cars became a more appealing option—drivers could travel farther distances without worrying about recharging their low-capacity batteries. 1912 Detroit Electric.

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When Bob Met Elon … and Chris

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Revenge team filmed a historic meeting in Detroit today — getting GM Vice President and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk together on camera for the first time. More details after the jump : Detroit’s Electric Avenue: The Street of Dreams? Mr. Paine asked Mr. Musk if he felt being in Detroit was akin to being “behind enemy lines.”

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NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

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Electric vehicle’s cost-effectiveness improved with battery replacement and opportunity charging, but it was not enough to match the conventional platforms. For the electric-powered vehicles, the electricity cost is relatively low, reflecting the low cost of electricity and the high efficiency of batteries and motors.

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Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

Revenge of the Electric Car

In January at the Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler upped the ante on its electric car bet by pledging to have 500,000 battery-powered vehicles on the road by 2013, including sports cars and trucks. “Until the (battery) storage gets resolved, I think electric vehicles are going to struggle,&# he said.

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GM to Launch?

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GM Concept Car T here has been a rumor that General Motors might have a plug-in to show at the North American International Car Show in Detroit this coming January. GM likely to launch new plug-in hybrid Reuters Nov 10, 2006 DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. Here is the first confirmation that it is no longer a rumor.

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