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Penske Backs Out of Saturn Deal; Brand to Wind Down

Green Car Congress

Since announcing its discussions with GM on 5 June 2009 ( earlier post ), the company has been in the due diligence process to determine the feasibility of developing an independent distribution model for Saturn-branded products and service parts in the United States, including the sourcing of vehicles from GM and other potential suppliers.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

Reforms to VED have been confirmed as anticipated and the new 13-band system will come into effect from 1st May 2009. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. First registered in the UK on or after mid May 2009.

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BMW MINI electric car gets boost from AC Propulsion in San Dimas

Revenge of the Electric Car

To recap, BMW will be leasing 500 MINI Es from dealers in New York, New Jersey and Southern California starting some time early in 2009. This is great news since the ACP 150 is the gold standard for EV motor/controller drive trains. Tags: EV News BMW MINI E Inside Track.

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Cash for clunkers programme explained

Green Cars News

Here is a brief guide: - The CARS Act makes transactions on and after July 1 potentially eligible for credits though dealers and consumers have been advised to wait until all of the regulations have been resolved after July 23. - The scheme will run until November 1, 2009 - or until all funds have been exhausted.

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Gordon wants more electric cars :: KTAR.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Tuesday April 21st, 2009 Top Talk Login | Sign Up KTAR LIVE Stream Stream TXT Twitter KTAR Rewards All Star Rewards Choose A Stream News Talk 92.3 Tuesday April 21st, 2009 Top Talk Login | Sign Up KTAR LIVE Stream Stream TXT Twitter KTAR Rewards All Star Rewards Choose A Stream News Talk 92.3 Tags: evdriven.

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Volkswagen to invest in Brazil

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Its spiritual home may be in Germany, but after enjoying significant growth in South America, Volkswagen will invest €2.3billion in new products and manufacturing capacity expansion in Brazil between 2009 and 2014. Vehicle density is expected to grow rapidly in Brazil to one vehicle per four inhabitants over the next five years.

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Source: Japanese Newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun ; document.write(str); } //]]> Posted in: News More from AllCarsElectric.com 04/23/2009 Honda Will Not Lower Price Of Insight: Ends Price War With Toyota For now, Honda has decided to end the price war between their Insight and Toyotas.

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