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New Automotive Technology Companies Struggle for Recognition in DC

Green Car Congress

Aptera’s application for $75 million from the DOE’s ATVM loan program has sparked a debate not only over whether or not to recognize a 3-wheeler (i.e., Aptera’s application for $75 million from the DOE’s ATVM loan program has sparked a debate not only over whether or not to recognize a 3-wheeler (i.e., Wall Street Journal.

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Plug In 2008

Plug In Partners

July 22, 2008; The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today a research and development collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs ) into the grid, a key step in providing the nation’s drivers an alternative to petroleum fuels. “The

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Historically, being one of the five locals that created the Mid America Electric Automobile Association in 1992. Jim’s Candidate Statement: The Mid America Electric Automobile Association (MAEAA) defined our post COVID world by addressing three questions—who are we, what do we do, and how do we do it?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable." 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Then Ill pack it in around 80."

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. It is completely falling apart.

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