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Tesla Beyond Compare, 2016 Volvo XC90 Pricing, Plug-In Hybrid Hummers: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, find out why nothing compares with the Tesla Model S electric car, peruse pricing information on the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV, and check out the plug-in hybrid Hummers that will attempt to reach the South Pole on biodiesel. All this and more on Green Car Reports. What's the best way to get more electric cars on U.S.

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Elio Motors begins work on Gen 5 prototype of $6,800, 84 MPG Vehicle

Green Car Congress

Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8-l/100 where General Motors previously built the Hummer H3 and Chevy Colorado. The P5 will include Elio Motors’ recently unveiled 0.9 liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. Earlier post.)The

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

Green Car Congress

SF Motors acquired its Indiana factory in 2016; this former AM General plant has a legacy of producing high-end vehicles such as the Hummer H2 and Mercedes R Class, and has been retooled for premium EV production. On the other hand, its investment in big data and IT technologies connects the company’s U.S.

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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

China EV

The EV maker opened an office in Santa Clara, CA, in Silicon Valley, in 2016 under the name SF Motors. Taylor had a long career with General Motors, including a stint as CEO of the Hummer brand. That surely helped put the Indianapolis plant on his radar as AM General manufactured Hummers there.). More on Sokon later.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, Elio and its manufacturing partner Comau will build the vehicle at a manufacturing facility in Shreveport where General Motors previously built the Hummer H3 and Chevy Colorado. liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

for 2016, followed by the Model X. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ; News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out ; Cadillac Lyric First Look. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Accessing Pixs of the "Spirit of DC" and LOTS of Other Plug-ins from the Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! in Santa Monica, 17 Jan 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

We even had an all-electric Hummer H2. All 74 vehicles that had signed up for the 2-mile parade through downtown Santa Monica showed up. Electric Vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were included. More coverage here. www.PluginAmerica.org. The moral of this story is that EVs can meet any need.

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