Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Modeling the impact of increased fuel economy standards, the study finds that an industry-wide mandated increase in fuel economy of 30% to 50% (35 miles per gallon to 40.4 Source: McManus and Kleinbaum. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

The letter asked for extra stimulating measures to help the Dutch industry acquire an internationally leading position in electric driving, or E-mobility. Discussion about a new green deal urges political leaders to think about our future industries. The automobile industry only needs a hand to get over the first expensive hurdle. The

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Hybrid Electric Electrical Netherlands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Establishing dealer network.

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