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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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General Motors. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% On 27 July, Chrysler restarted production at 9 of its 11 manufacturing facilities. Monthly sales of hybrids.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Production of nickel-cobalt-metal battery cells and packs, as well as production of battery separators (by partner Entek) for hybrid and electric vehicles. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. General Motors Corporation. DOE Award ($mil.).

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