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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. 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

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia New York Times ) Ford top 7/19/07 The opportunities and possibilities are huge," Mike Tamor, Ford Motor Co.s

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! Reply ↓ ↑ report 8 Pixls 11:17PM (4/09/2009) ive always thought that battery swaps would be a good idea. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9