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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ).

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy.

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