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AUGUST 1, 2008

. – July 22, 2008; The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today a research and development collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs ) into the grid, a key step in providing the nation’s drivers an alternative to petroleum fuels.

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AUGUST 30, 2007

If they were able to get 30,000 to 60,000 on the road in a year, it would be a huge leap in technology ," Brett Smith, an alternative-fuel analyst at the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan, told Bloomberg. "It The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If

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FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Diesel is renowned for its fuel efficiency when running at a constant rate, hence diesel vehicle's great fuel economy on the highway.

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JUNE 12, 2006

Here is the story from the Brownfield Network Plug-in hybrid flexible-fueled cars on the way Thursday, June 8, 2006, 2:01 PM by Bob Meyer Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has signed a law promoting plug-in hybrid flexible-fueled vehicles. The car runs primarily on electricity and renewable fuels like ethanol power the engine.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

The development of high-powered, long-lasting, rapid-charge battery cells offers the automotive industry a simple and extremely efficient alternative to Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, whose competitive advantage thus far lies in their ability to refuel in a similar manner to petrol-powered cars. Join Plug in Partners today.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2006

Ford Motor Company has today spoken about its "mindset" change in tackling CO2 emissions from vehicles, and has called for greater support from all key stakeholders – vehicle manufacturers, customers, national governments, fuel suppliers and the European Commission – in adopting a more integrated approach to reducing CO2 from vehicles.

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JULY 18, 2008

However, 70% of vehicles can apparently be fueled with no increase of electrical capacity. Fueling a car on gasoline made from coal (Coal-To-Liquids or CTL) emits twice as much greenhouse gas as gasoline from crude oil. Why is fueling a PHEV from coal electricity better than gasoline ? 20% of your time gets 80% of the work done.

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JANUARY 11, 2008

WN : What about the argument that cars fueled by electricity from a coal-fired power plant ultimately are as polluting as cars using fossil fuels? more ) S peaking of Washington, after 20 years of largely leaving fuel-economy standards alone, the U.S. by 2020.

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JULY 7, 2006

But the next car bomb that successfully explodes at a major Saudi oil facility could send fuel pump prices above $5 or $6 per gallon. clip) Outcompeted by gasoline in the early days of the car, electricity is returning in the form of gasoline-electric hybrids that significantly reduce fuel use.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006

The Story In Brief As automakers gear up to satisfy a growing market for fuel-efficient hybrid electric vehicles, the next generation hybrid is already cruising city streets, and it can literally run on empty.

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APRIL 23, 2007

President Bush is committed to developing alternative fuels and energy-saving innovations for an improved and diversified array of vehicle technologies,” Energy Secretary Samuel W. This research aims to find solutions to improving battery performance so vehicles can deliver up to 40 miles of electric range without recharging. Bodman said. “

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MAY 20, 2008

Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. Practically every automaker on the planet is being forced to make cars and trucks that pollute less and go farther on a tank of fuel.

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JUNE 21, 2006

as the world's largest automaker by sales volume, recently presented a far-reaching look at its fuel-efficiency and environmental goals. snip) Hybrids, which combine conventional internal-combustion engines with electric motors for improved fuel efficiency, have won favor with environmentalists.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

SEC 134 Loan Guarantees for Fuel Efficient vehicles including electric and PHEVs SEC 135 Advanced Battery Loan Guarantee Program Guarantees of loans for construction of battery manufacturing facilities including electrical systems and software.

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MARCH 16, 2006

H ere is an interview with Joe Romm that recently appeared on the the popular radio show Earth and Sky Joseph Romm is author of " The Car and Fuel of the Future ," a 2004 report to the National Commission on Energy Policy. Dr. Romm is an original plug in partner and he participated in the Jan 24th press conference.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2006

has a fleet of hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as part of "real world testing of fuel cell technology." Honda Motor Co. has also called for exploring plug-ins and is conducting advanced research on hydrogen. Ford Motor Co. We will look forward to an unveiling in Janurary. Join Plug In Partners today.

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JANUARY 24, 2006

The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels. Hybrid sales are projected to triple over the next six years, as more Americans demonstrate their desire for better fuel economy and lower emissions. are driven just 25 miles a day or less. “A

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FEBRUARY 21, 2006

Bush said he envisioned a future in which a plug-in hybrid car could drive 40 miles (64 km) on a lithium-ion battery, then stop at a filling station for ethanol, a fuel usually made from corn. He has called for improving alternative-fuel technology to reduce U.S. The trip wouldn't require a drop of oil, he said.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Today’s hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius, use electricity generated by gasoline-fueled engines. But Marc Geller, vice president of the San Francisco Electric Auto Association , believes car companies just do not want to incur the high cost of altering a 100-year-old practice of building cars with gas-fueled engines.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2006

"Last week during the Plug-in Partners press conference , national security hawk Frank Gaffney, along with former-CIA chief Jim Woolsey and arch-conservative Senator Orin Hatch, called on the President to include flexible fuel and plug-in hybrids in his forthcoming State of the Union address to Congress, delivered last night. And he did.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2006

Yet, our transportation sector remains reliant upon oil — sixty percent of it imported — for the gasoline and diesel fuel on which it runs almost exclusively. clip ) Existing technology allows one other form of energy to serve as a transportation fuel: electricity.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

more A nd here is the Nissan story : Nissan mulls plug-in hybrids: official AFP Sep 3, 2008 TOKYO (AFP) — Nissan is considering developing plug-in hybrid vehicles that can be charged at home, as it seeks to catch up with its rivals in fuel-sipping cars, an official said Wednesday.

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MAY 10, 2006

Plug-In Partners is a national grassroots initiative to demonstrate to automakers that a market for flexible-fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) exists today. snip) Roger Duncan has been active in the leadership of the Plug-in Partners national campaign. Become a Partner today. Sign the On Line Petition more news

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JUNE 26, 2007

This approach can quadruple the fuel efficiency of cars on the road today and improve grid stability,” said Dr. Larry Brilliant, Executive Director of Google.org. Google is committed to using its resources to help solve the global climate challenge,” said Dr. Brilliant.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2007

It also looked at the overall emission footprint of these vehicles, the decreased vehicle fuel costs and how PHEVs could impact the company’s production and capacity costs. They could also save owners more than $450 in fuel costs each year compared to a traditional combustion engine vehicle.

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AUGUST 18, 2006

The AFS Trinity technology is expected to permit PHEV cars and SUVs to have the same acceleration and highway speed performance in all-electric mode (when zero fuel is used) as when they are operated as conventional hybrids.

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JANUARY 26, 2006

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. While running on electricity, the plug-in's fuel cost drops to 70 cents a gallon, or lower, Dr. Frank estimates. Only a handful of experimental plug-ins are on the road.

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MAY 16, 2006

Environmentalists argue that plug-in hybrid technology is the most immediate option to improve fuel economy and cut greenhouse gas emissions." The vehicles would demonstrate a range of energy storage and propulsion components, flex-fuel (E85) capability and other design solutions.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2006

That is because electric fuel can be provided by renewable energy such as the wind. clip) Another advantage is that plug-ins fit easily into the existing infrastructure, unlike cars fueled by hydrogen. He also makes the point, that plug ins will provide more energy security and less global warming. This can be done right now.

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DECEMBER 22, 2006

EDTA brings together representatives of the automotive industry, electric utilities, battery makers, and hydrogen fuel cell advocates into one group. Battery makers in attendance urged more demonstration projects and pointed out that the federal government spends considerably more on fuel cell research than on advanced batteries.

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JANUARY 26, 2006

The reality is that all the job cuts in the world won't help if Ford, and General Motors, for that matter, continue to shy away from offering more Americans many more cars that can run on fuels other than gasoline. With the global oil market operating at close to zero excess capacity, oil prices are not coming down anytime soon.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2006

The purpose of the campaign is to demonstrate to automobile manufacturers that there is a market for flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles. "In addition, I joined mayors from across the country in a national effort to support the National Plug-in Hybrid Campaign.

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JUNE 27, 2006

Soft” fleet orders are a critical component of the Plug-In Partners goal of demonstrating to automakers that a market exists for flexible fuel plug-in hybrids. A large coalition has formed around the issues of national security, combating climate change, saving on fuel costs and increasing business for American agriculture.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

The independently produced low-emission and fuel-efficient models will be released on 2010 , the sources said. H ere is another very encouraging development Nissan to end Toyota hybrid tie-up The Yomiuri Shimbun N issan Motor Co. will develop a new hybrid vehicle technology on its own, which would end a joint agreement with Toyota Motor Corp.,

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OCTOBER 10, 2006

must not be 'hostage' to foreign oil February 20, 2006 MIT researchers invent new hybrid car battery February 7, 2006 Re-thinking the world's economic future February 7, 2006 100-M.P.G.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

According to people briefed on the program, the organization, called Google.org , plans to develop an ultra-fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid car engine that runs on ethanol, electricity and gasoline. One of its maiden projects reflects the philanthropy’s nontraditional approach.

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AUGUST 30, 2006

Currently working on a test vehicle that utilizes these technologies, which it has dubbed the Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle (MIEV) concept, the company also envisages their application to hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles." S o Join the Plug In Bandwagon and Become a Partner today.

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