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US hybrid sales slump in September

Green Cars News

What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. Hybrid sales were not immune from the troubles either. Compared to August results, this meant that hybrid sales were down 48.4 Sales of the Civic hybrid plummeted by 92.5

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

Green Cars News

The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US increased by one per cent to 1,261,997 units according to figures from Autodata, with reported hybrid sales representing 3.07 per cent of new vehicle sales.

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

Green Cars News

Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. per cent to 566,527 with hybrids having a particularly good month. per cent new vehicles sales market share for the month, the highest monthly share to date. Sales of the Civic Hybrid plunged by 71.8 per cent year on year.

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Slowly, But Ever Slowly. Moving Towards Launching "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

However, slowly but ever so slowly yet, with a bit of steadyfastness, the "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona" moves! The "Spirit" and EVJerry here had hoped for some worthwhile news to report out on, as we move towards Nogales and the Santa Cruz County Seat of Government.

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VW diesels enjoy US sales success

Green Cars News

Some manufacturers have focused on hybrids, others on electrics - but it is the clean diesels of Volkswagen that are reaping the rewards in the USA. According to Mark Barnes, the chief operating officer of Volkswagen of America, the cash for clunkers programme also played its part. It accounted for more than 3,300 sales.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - After a Thanksgiving, fully stuffed and more, it was most gratifying to see that on her first "Plug-in Arizona" outing to Nogales, AZ, that the "Spirit" made the news on the front page of the Nogales International as follows. How you drive has a big impact on gas mileage.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. The good news? The good news? And it will cost much less than you think.”.

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