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ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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ZAP and Jonway Group announced they had earlier signed definitive agreements according to which ZAP will acquire 51% of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. ZAP is a 15-year-old California EV company and Jonway Auto is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jonway Group, a 20-year-old Chinese vehicle manufacturer. million in cash.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. year-on-year.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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Individuals apply for the ChargePoint America program at the auto dealer or with the auto company where they purchase the new electric vehicle. This grant will bring thousands of networked charging stations to nine US regions that are slated to receive the first electric vehicles from our automobile partners.

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New Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance; New Global Brand-Focused Structure

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Similarly, the United Auto Workers’ Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association trust (VEBA) has been issued an equity interest in Chrysler Group equal to 55% on a fully diluted basis. Earlier post.). In addition to Marchionne, currently the Chief Executive Officer of Fiat S.p.A. Robert Kidder as Chairman.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Establishing dealer network. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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

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is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. ’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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