Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

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. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Seattle; and Washington, DC. Portland, Ore.;

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

EcoCAR 2 requires students to explore a variety of powertrain architectures focusing on electric drive vehicle technology. Participating universities will use electric powertrains, next generation control systems, and advanced battery technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 30, 2006

T his week's meeting of the Electric Drive Transportation Association in Washington was accompanied by some significant announcements. Since these batteries would offer a range of 25 to 35 miles before requiring recharging or the use of gasoline Americans could significantly reduce their annual gasoline consumption.

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Los Angeles Raleigh Austin Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

AESC will market its laminated compact lithium-ion batteries to automotive manufacturers around the world for use in electric-powered vehicles (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles). Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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Nissan 2010 CO2 Green 150