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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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Tesla leads with transfer of ZEV credits for year ending 30 Sep 2013

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Large volume manufacturers currently include the big six: Chrysler Group, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota. delivered for sale in California. GM was the leading automaker for acquiring ZEV credits (transfer in), followed by Chrysler. Honda was third.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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GSA previously purchased 1,600 hybrid vehicles using revenue from the sale of older vehicles that agencies exchanged last year when they received funds for new vehicles through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009. DOE paid for the additional cost of leasing hybrid vehicles.

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USABC awards Cobasys $8.4M for the development of high-energy density Li-ion cells and packs for EVs

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and Springboro, Ohio, was acquired by SB LiMotive in 2009. At its location in Germany, SB LiMotive has built up a global team for sales, marketing, and management of key accounts. Cobasys, with two sites in Orion, Mich., SB LiMotive was established in September 2008 as a joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Light truck market share has been variable in recent years, e.g., truck share has changed by 4% or more in each year for MY 2009-2012, with two years of increases and two years of decreases. Chrysler-Fiat had the highest CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy, followed by Daimler.