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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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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

EV Central

It will also have an appropriately stratospheric price tag. US media is reporting the production version of the Celestiq that is due in dealerships by 2024 will cost around US$300,000, which is about the same price as a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a car that sells in Australia for about $650,000. Cadillac Celestiq show car.

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Electric i-MiEV receives 900 orders in a month

Green Cars News

Mitsubishi began delivery of its i-MiEV electric city car in Japan from July 2009, mainly to corporations and local authorities. Since then, Misubishi reports has already received orders for all 1,400 units to be distributed during the 2009 fiscal year. Tags: Mitsubishi delivers iMiEV japan.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

As of March, almost 56,000 people had signed up to reserve Nissan’s all-electric Leaf, due in dealerships by December. •In In November 2009, President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced a new joint initiative on electric vehicles, agreeing to work together on research, technology, and standards.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Proton LPG vehicle proves popular with fleets

Green Cars News

The new fleet of Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic vehicles supplied by family run Proton dealership The Car Lot in Halesowen is due to cut the company’s fuel costs by up to £65,000 per year. The Hospital Group Transport Manager Sarb Sandu said: “This move to using the new Proton GEN-2 is a very positive one for The Hospital Group.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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