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GM to Boost Volt US Production Capacity by 50% to 45,000 Units in 2012

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Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. In the past few weeks, more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast list. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

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Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states in the US are now taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The suggested retail price for the Volt will start at $39,995 (or $32,495 assuming a full federal tax credit of $7,500, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility). Five-year/100,000-mile* limited gas engine coverage.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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ChargePoint America will provide 4,600 Level II (220 – 240 volts) public and private ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations by October 2011 to program participants in nine regions in the United States: Austin, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento, Calif.; and Washington DC.

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Toyota Snags a RAV4 EV

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As GM talks up the Volt, it ensures EV1s at museums and universities not be returned to the road as electric cars. The leaseholder chose not to buy out the lease, and returned the electric car to the dealer. Very few RAV4 EVs have been returned to the dealer when the lease ends. You'd be wrong. But Toyota refused.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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A software upgrade, retailing for $2,000 to $2,500, will be made available for sale later this month to new and existing conversion kit customers. PICC’s existing conversion kit allows Prius owners to recharge their vehicles in six hours using a regular 120-volt outlet, or in as little as two hours with an optional high-capacity charger.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Nuts& Volts Magazine : For the serious gadgeteer. Mini :Hans Hochwald "unique" conversion Mini :Kaptain Kleavers Mini Pickup Nissan: Bill and Sharon Hoopes EVs PlymouthHorizon : Mike Chanceys former EV, a Jet Electrica 007. Porsche911T : D.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

Charged EVs

Quick, name all the battery-electric sedans for sale in the US—that aren’t Teslas. Now, there’s another: the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is on sale at your local Hyundai dealer, joining the Ioniq 5 crossover utility and the smaller Kona Electric hatchback. By our count, there’s only been one: the pricey, luxury Lucid Air.

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