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Tesla replays DOE loan nine years early

Green Car Congress

I would like to thank the Department of Energy and the members of Congress and their staffs that worked hard to create the ATVM program, and particularly the American taxpayer from whom these funds originate. This is another important contribution to what the Obama Administration has done to preserve and promote America’s auto industry.

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GKN Driveline introduces new family of lightweight CV joint systems; 4kg weight reduction

Green Car Congress

GKN Driveline has developed a new family of lightweight constant velocity joint (CV joint) systems that enable rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4kg of weight. Higher performance drivelines with less rotating mass are a key element in auto industry CO 2 reduction strategies.

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Report: Cadillac Converj EREV Headed for Production

Green Car Congress

The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Cadillac Converj Concept Introduction at 2009 NAIAS. Earlier post.)

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US Transportation Secretary LaHood issues “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving”; $2.4M for California, Delaware pilot projects

Green Car Congress

Challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles. Partners with driver education professionals to incorporate new curriculum materials to educate novice drivers of driver distraction and its consequences.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Other editions: Mobile | News Feeds | E-Newsletters | Electronic Edition Find it: Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Apartments | Shopping | Classifieds Sponsored by: Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem. WEBSTER A 100 m.p.g. A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. Yep, a truck.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

This is a well written story in the Pasadena Star News about how the utilities are gearing up for the coming plug-in vehicles. Posted: 01/23/2009 02:49:34 PM PST. The economic stimulus package currently before Congress could include incentives for both buyers of electric vehicles and electric vehicle battery manufacturers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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?", Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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