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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

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Several Chinese EV makers have recently scaled back their U.S. Like many Chinese automakers it started out with a very ambitious plan, and moved quickly. Taylor is not new to working for Chinese companies. This may be a tricky relationship given that Taylor is completely re-doing Seres’ U.S. market plans. operations.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

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Add to Mixx Add to Newsvine Add to Connotea Add to CiteUlike Add to Furl Googlize this Add to Rojo Add to MyWeb Favorite Print E-mail The price of green: The Fisker Karma, on display at the New York Auto Show, is a plug-in hybrid that can run on batteries alone for 50 miles. The Karma can be refueled quickly.) Price: $87,000.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Lutz said lithium-ion batteries must be improved to hold a bigger charge and deliver the charge gradually.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. takes time to build this new market and re-coup their investment.

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