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USABC awards Cobasys $8.4M for the development of high-energy density Li-ion cells and packs for EVs

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USABC is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), the collaborative automotive technology organization of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, whose mission is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

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First it heads to Wales… then to China… and finally to Japan where it is then shipped for sale worldwide. It was a clear winner in our poll to determine the ‘Green Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in 2008 – but 2009 has been much more difficult for Toyota.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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NewsVine StumbleUpon Mixx Text Size By SHARON TERLEP General Motors Corp. Manage Email preferences Companies within this Article General Motors Corp.( is teaming with Segway Inc., Please enter a different email address: Enter Your Email Sign Up SIGN UP Manage Email Preferences Thank you ! You will receive in your inbox.

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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The US market will experience single digit growth, primarily due to the relatively strong year for sales in 2011, and the effects of the weak economy that will continue to impact new vehicle demand through most of 2012. Polk expects light-duty vehicle sales in the US to grow at a moderate pace, with a 7.3% Source: Polk.

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

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Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. Chrysler developing electric sports. in late 2010. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Click here for free e-mail news alerts.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. In the 1990s, Waters led development of the battery pack for General Motors Corp.s Webster More autos headlines GM: We wont make June debt payment Granholm: Bailed-out banks suffocating Chrysler Mich.

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