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Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

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Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Earlier post.). Nashville, Tenn.,

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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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Participating Chevrolet dealers in seven key launch markets across Canada have begun taking orders for the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Volt, with an MSRP starting at C$41,545 (US$43,568). Within twelve months of the retail launch, Volt will be available at dealerships nation-wide.

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GE Buying 25K EVs--Starting with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

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GM is set to deliver its 2011 Chevrolet Volt to its first batch of owners, but it's just booked a big order sure to keep the extended-range electric car in short supply for the near future. Corporate giant GE said today it would purchase 25,000 electric cars over the next five years.

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Nissan North America, Inc.

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Experian: US hybrid vehicle market share grew by 41% in 2012 to 3.1%

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since 2011, going from 2.2% in 2011 to 3.1% The study found that overall, consumers purchasing a hybrid have significantly higher credit scores than those purchasing another type of new vehicle. As part of the analysis, Experian Automotive also reviewed some of the financial attributes of hybrid vehicle loans.

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Sears Home Services to install Plugless Power inductive charging systems for EVs

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Benefits offered to Plugless Power customers through the agreement include: Simplified Purchasing: Evatran will offer Plugless Power systems with optional basic or standard home installation wrapped into the purchase price of the equipment; this full price may be included in the vehicle purchase or lease at the time of sale.

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GM hopes to trickle-charge Volt purchases with NASCAR driver endorsements

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This year (2011) GM made a huge presence in the parade with a "silent legion" of Chevy Volt's participating, marking. The Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise takes place on the third Saturday of August every year.

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