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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Green Car Congress

The U-M survey also asked vehicle owners which advanced technology they would prefer at two different gasoline price points: $2.50/gallon At both prices, gasoline-hybrid vehicles were the most preferred technology, while twincharging was the least. gallon and $5/gallon. Recommendations. Consumer Impacts and Acceptance Issues.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Now Lutz envisions selling hundreds of thousands of Volts a year, probably priced below $30,000. This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). The target is to come in at the price of a midmarket car. This is like JFKs call for the moon shot," he says. "I

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