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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011.

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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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Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM.

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Can electric cars be a success in America? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece Column. The first mainstream electric cars to hit US shores in nearly a century (don’t despair GM EV1 fans, we said ‘mainstream’) have arrived in the form of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt. However, given America’s propensity for large SUVs and pick-up trucks can we really [.]. Tuesday 16 November 2010.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton supercharger technology has been selected by numerous premium global automakers and can be found on these vehicles: Audi A6, S4 and S5, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Cadillac CTS-V, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV, Jaguar XKR, XFR, XJR and Range Rover Sport and a version of the fourth-generation Nissan Micra.

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Is it time up for green car brands?

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However, as green cars become more mainstream could it mark the end for exclusive green car brands? It appears that it is no longer viable for companies to designate one of their brands as green because advanced fuel efficient technology is expected across their range. However, this plan has now seemingly fallen by the wayside.

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GM to Introduce 2010 GMC Terrain at New York Show

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The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 Tags: Brief. GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. L/100km) from its 2.4L, four-cylinder Ecotec direct injection engine.

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Ford Selects Compact Power to Supply Li-ion Battery Pack for Ford Focus Electric On Sale in US in 2011

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CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. Ford previously announced plans to invest $550 million to transform Michigan Assembly Plant from a large SUV factory to a modern car plant to build the new Focus and Focus Electric. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery). Earlier post.)

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