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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. A new, efficient cooling system that enables higher speeds in electric drive.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. These grants are available when a vehicle is either purchased or leased for 36 months or longer. Toyota Motor Sales, Inc.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In early 2011, data from the US demonstration programs will be posted on [link].

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. kWh and the battery pack fits under the trunk floor, which allows for a flat trunk floor as well as available 60/40 split-folding rear seats. of cargo volume.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Magnesium is one of the lightest structural metals available and can reduce the weight of vehicle components by more than 50%. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

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Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The all-wheel drive 2023 Genesis GV60 is available with two propulsion options. This feature also can find an available parking space on the street or in a parking lot and then self-park. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states.