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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. Click to enlarge. On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM.

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AFP: China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volt, when it launched F3DM, a plug-in hybrid, in China late last year. The company has said earlier the hybrid car is scheduled to go on sale in the United States and Europe in 2011. The company aims to double its sales to 400,000 in 2009 and launch five new models this year. Copyright © 2009 AFP. But from what we?ve

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

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WEBSTER • FREE PRESS AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR• April 21, 2009 Print this page E-mail this article Share this article Del.icio.us will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. . will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. WEBSTER A 100 m.p.g.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

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Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years. Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years. BYD plans to sell its electric E6 and a plug-in hybrid sedan in the U.S. Nissan announced plans in November to start selling electric cars in the country by 2012.

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

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“Any new technology like the Chevy Volt takes time to become profitable,&# said Jay Friedland, the legislative director for Plug-In America , an electric-car advocacy group. During his campaign, President Obama said he would work to put one million plug-in hybrids on American roads by 2015. rolls toward bankruptcy. and Chrysler.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Gasgoo.com | ?? | This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co., in late 2010.

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