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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. annual increase in average fuel economy through 2016.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. How PHEV enhances The Electric Infrastructure.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. If no one wants your car (because people think it sucks), then no one will buy it, regardless of how good the fuel economy may or may not be. Why grant them the privledge to spend our money in the first place? Posted by: Nick K. |

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