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Marchionne: hybrid Chrysler 300 next year, hybrid minivan in 2013

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Detroit News. Chrysler Group LLC will add a hybrid version of the new Chrysler 300 sedan next year as a 2013 model, and add a hybrid minivan in 2013, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. Chrysler has developed its own hybrid technology, Marchionne said, promising details later.

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Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

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As the race to produce mass market EVs heats up, Chrysler has pulled out of the contest. More details below: Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. “As late as August, Chrysler took $70 million in grants from the U.S. Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. by Kevin Krolicki, for Reuters.

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Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

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It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. increase in profits of $4.76 billion in 2020.

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

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will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids. car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids. The 100 m.p.g. The Irvine, Calif.-based

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. 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?", Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

and Chrysler struggle to come up with business plans that regulators will embrace. and Chrysler. .&# and Chrysler. During his campaign, President Obama said he would work to put one million plug-in hybrids on American roads by 2015. rolls toward bankruptcy. Financial aid for such projects has been put on hold as G.M.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.