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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

Green Car Congress

The hybrid Altimas are partially funded by the intra-agency Energy Conservation Steering Committee, created by Executive Order signed by Mayor Bloomberg in 2007 and chaired by Deputy Mayor for Operations Edward Skyler. Additionally, police officers utilize T-3 personal movers in city parks, stadiums and beaches.

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Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy; Reaches Agreement with Fiat for New Company; Fiat Percentage Ownership Tied to Fuel-Efficiency Targets

Green Car Congress

Bob Nardelli, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler since August 2007, also announced to Chrysler LLC’s Board of Management and the US Treasury his plan to leave the company following the emergence of the new company from Chapter 11 and the completion of the alliance with Fiat. He will return to Cerberus Capital Management LP as an advisor.

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Junkyard Find: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

The Truth About Cars

Since I started documenting interesting discarded vehicles in 2007, I've written about nine Vegas: a 1972 hatchback , a 1973 hatchback with V8 swap , a 1975 hatchback , a 1975 Cosworth , a 1975 GT hatchback , a 1976 notchback , a 1976 Cosworth , a 1979 Monza Wagon and a 1979 Pontiac Sunbird Wagon.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We CalCars converted Priuses into a PRIUS+ at the 2006 and 2007 Maker Faire s. Go to Hymotion.com. Green Gears, Inc.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Related Articles Chrysler May Dodge the Banking Bullet Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Group 1 Automotive Inc. My personal criteria for an EV is 80/80 MPH/miles range, but thats because drivers either go 80 or stopped around here. They are Chevy’s, GMC’s, Fords, and Dodge and have been on the market for 10 years. aren’t there yet.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Smart Grid Consortium, established in December 2007 by Xcel Energy, will select a community of approximately 100,000 residents to become a Smart Grid City using V2G. Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T

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