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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

“A lot of Americans really want to stop using imported oil,&# he says. “We’re excited about being able to market a car that will never use a drop of gasoline.&#. “Nissan is really committing to this idea, and I think they’re going to be proven right.&#. Pricing isn’t set.

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Tesla Announces IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

. “This could propel them into a more prominent position in the auto industry,&# Menlow said. “The question is how they’re going to be able to rein in their costs.&#. The IPO would be a first among electric car companies, which have shown life in recent years in response to high oil prices.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Here we go again.or

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