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“Truth in 48” Audi diesel rally embarks from LA to NYC

Green Car Congress

The team is driving the 2014 Audi A6 TDI and 2014 Audi A7 TDI sedans ( earlier post ), with the 2014 Audi Q5 TDI as a support vehicle; the goal is to demonstrate the extended range and fuel economy provided by Audi diesel technology.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The average new vehicle costs around $28,000, and most midsize cars are in the $20,000 to $25,000 range." -- ( Chicago Tribune ). Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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