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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. Now the relationship with EVs may be going further still. GM has been getting a lot of attention with its plug-in intentions.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

Green Car Congress

Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter mpg US)—a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—down 13% from the equivalent outgoing model. mpg US)—an 11% improvement compared with the outgoing model. liter engine. l/100 km (35.6

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