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The plug-in campaign is intensifying just as car buyers and policy makers are grasping for ways to ease the nation's energy problems. When President Bush delivers his State of the Union address next week, he is expected to tout alternative auto fuels, like ethanol, as well as nuclear energy. Saturn and a 200-horsepower electric motor.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Saturn :Ken Norwicks online conversion diary Saturn: conversiondiary Solectria E-10 : Tom Husons new project SolectriaForce : Tom Hudson doesnt let cold weather stop him. Florida SolarEnergy Center : Alternative Energy Vehicle Program {Returnto top of page} SurplusParts and Electronics Sources All ElectronicsCorp. Nice folks.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. See Chevy Volt for latest.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. April 18, 2009 1:40 am Link I drive a Saturn SL1 that has over 300K miles on it. Law of conservation of energy) — Eric 25. Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. It is completely falling apart.

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

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billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt. They only have that many models because they use the same chassis and drivetrain to build 3 different cars, one branded as a Chevy, the next a Pontiac, then a Saturn, etc. " The feds arent convinced. General Motors has sought $10.3

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