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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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Allison’s new eGen brand represents not only the generation of power, but also the future generations of electric propulsion. eGen Flex and eGen Flex Max will be offered in CertPlus model configurations for sale in California Air Resources Board (CARB)-adopting states. These systems have accumulated nearly 2.6

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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The Group Board of Management can focus more closely than previously on overarching issues of the future, safeguard cross-brand synergies and further develop overall strategy. We are focusing in particular on the technological changes that impact the future of mobility—from electrification to the digital transformation.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I Expects production around 2014.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. If cost is an important consideration, than charging your EV at home is a no-brainer as it cuts out any profit-hungry middlemen.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our ENVI electric minivan concepts illustrate Chryslers innovation with electric vehicle technology and show what the future could hold." Each has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Chrysler to equip post offices in strategically selected regions of the United States with a charging infrastructure for the envisioned program.

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