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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. A new, efficient cooling system that enables higher speeds in electric drive. Portland, Ore.;

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Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas is just one EPA approval away from first deliveries

Teslarati

Tesla will be able to begin delivering units of its Austin-made Model Y all-electric crossover from Gigafactory Texas following the EPA approval of the vehicle, the agency told Teslarati. Certificates of Conformity are effectively approval by the EPA that a vehicle can enter the stream of commerce. Credit: Jeff Roberts).

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich.,

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! Reply ↓ ↑ report 19 Billy 9:27AM (4/10/2009) Sure, modular swappable battery packs make excellent sense. Takes the car companies out the battery business.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage? Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy.

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