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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

Revenge of the Electric Car

Read more in the article: Tesla to Offer Auto Leases. Tesla To Offer Auto Leases. The move comes as Tesla, the only auto manufacturer currently selling an. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy tests and an estimate 833. Tesla hopes to see a sales surge in 2011 when it rolls. 2010 Tesla Roadster.

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GM China to introduce more than 60 new models and upgrades over next 5 years; focus on electrification and sustainable mobility

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Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. A drivable version will be introduced following Auto Shanghai 2011.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

Green Car Congress

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. range extender. Drive unit.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Build better products.

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How Ford got back in the EV game

Plugs and Cars

The surprise appearance at the Detroit Auto Show last month of an electric Focus may be evidence of a new day (again) at Ford. All eyes are fixed on 2011. Tags: Ford electric ford focus plug-in hybrid bmw mini e extended range electric car battery electric car plug-in car.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

Green Car Congress

The New GM will incorporate the terms of GM’s recent agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) unions and will be led by GM’s current management team. Close: Dec 2011. Close the gap in active worker labor costs compared with transplant auto manufacturers. GM Manufacturing Plans.

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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?", Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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