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30+% of Volkswagen July US Sales Were Diesel

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America, Inc. percent increase over July 2008; its diesels (Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI) accounted for 6,320 units—slightly more than 30% of total sales. Volkswagen said that the government Cash-for-Clunkers program accounted for more than 3,300 sales.

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

Green Car Congress

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% The 2009 model Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles in America. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results.

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Thursday - 1 October 2009. Reporting Out on the Tour de AZ; "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around ARIZONA -- a new PHEV3A

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Plug-ins would simple be either pure EVs or PHEVs, and hopefully tapping into homegrown American electrons for the drive to have America energy independence once again. In fact, "Cash for Clunkers" should also be expanded to "Cash for Conversions!" The general theme (and purpose) is: Plug-in Arizona! Globe, Gila Cty 14.

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