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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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In 2011, the new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, which will have 20% better fuel economy than the standard model, and the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability will be introduced. The Volt will be able to run solely on electricity for up to 60 kilometers (37 miles). Drive to Green”. million vehicles.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford has invested in extending that segment to include commercial EV sales, service, and financing to make its commercial customers’ transition to EV trucks easy and seamless. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. These outlets can provide up to 9.6

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014. The New GM will have a number of key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010, including: Chevrolet Camaro, with highway fuel economy of up to 29 mpg.

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Easy as A123

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This module contains their current production battery cells and delivers enough usable energy for the vehicle to travel the equivalent of 40 miles on electricity, achieving as much as 150 MPG in urban driving and 100 MPG in highway driving. Here is a significant announcement by David Vieau , CEO of A123 Systems. gallon gas is 2.5

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The taxpayer is financing the American automakers’ survival and their future. Nissan appears intent on opening up a market for mid-price range electric cars within two years. Will we get our money’s worth?

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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and 49 mpg. Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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