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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

It later became the chemistry of choice for early electric cars including the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The duo created a lithium-ion battery with lower voltage but also lower cost and greater safety. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. based Tesla Motors Inc. John Waters, the CEO of Bright Automotive, is a veteran of Detroits auto industry, just like most of the Bright team. Both Ford Motor Co. Yep, a truck.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Provide clear goals, committee independence About Sterling: Sterling drives a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD FSD and is an electric automobile enthusiast while employed as a vetting specialist for ConocoPhillips. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The auto industry is now gearing up to hash out those standards at the SAE conference in Detroit next week — and GM has a major stake in getting them out swiftly. of improvement every two years drives innovation, adoption — and most importantly in the quest for grid parity — cost.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us NewsVine StumbleUpon Mixx Text Size By SHARON TERLEP General Motors Corp. is teaming with Segway Inc.,

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. .&# Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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Volt Green Electric Cars 2009

National Research Council Report Concludes FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Should Continue to Include Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Technologies in Research Portfolio

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2010

This report is the third NRC review of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Research Program; Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews were issued in 2005 and 2008, respectively. This research could provide sufficient information for the auto industry to make decisions about the marketability of hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2015. Recommendation 3-18.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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Electric Cars and The Volt by Seth Leitman

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric Cars and The Volt Can Transform America and the Auto Industry TODAY!!! By Seth Leitman Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Electrifying Times gave me the opportunity to attend a General Motors press event showing off the Volt back in late 2008 after just releasing the book Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. 1) XEL (1) XPV Capital (1) YGE (1) YHOO (1) ZENN Motor Company (1) ZNN.V (1)

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GM on the brink…

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

or any other automaker would have far-reaching consequences, given the millions of people employed by supplier companies, dealers and other small businesses that are dependent on the industry. November 8, 2008. But a bankruptcy by G.M. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. If it provides G.M.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

National Research Council Report Concludes FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Should Continue to Include Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Technologies in Research Portfolio

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Electric Cars and The Volt by Seth Leitman

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

GM on the brink…

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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