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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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It was braving through inheriting the loss-making Reva while Tata Motors just had a few R&D concepts of the Vista and Nano electric. Making EVs affordable is the key to transition to zero-emission vehicles,” Goel highlights. Back home, Mahindra & Mahindra was the sole player.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. We have rock-solid finances. The imminent collapse of traffic in megacities such as Mumbai, Mexico City or Bangkok. New Small Family ( earlier post ) in 2013.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Here’s our rough draft, which we’re releasing as we refine the concept—we moved up our plans when we learned about the Tuesday address. Retrofitters can partner with energy service companies to finance those costs, backed by federal loan guarantees. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe.

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Study recommends $10B/year US federal investment in energy RD&D and a substantial price on carbon emissions; leveraging the national labs and encouraging the private sector for a clean energy future

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Despite current deficits, the United States cannot afford to forego the long-term investments that will improve its competitiveness in this multi-trillion-dollar market and its national security, while reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental hazards.

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