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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

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Based on the current combustion-powered Morgan Super3, the electric version ditches the Ford-sourced 1.5-litre litre three-cylinder that produces 87kW and replaces it with a more powerful 100kW electric motor. This has included calibrating the powertrain and allowed engineers to create a range of driving modes.

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PIP Declares Victory

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The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all. Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? The electricity to charge EVs also has to reduce its GHGs Achieving net-zero emissions means assisting the industries most responsible for environmental impact. How Do Automobiles Contribute to GHG Emissions?

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. must create a strong electric car industry. The answer may lie in Silicon Valley. rivals in the dust.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. Batteries not ready. 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.) Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Establishing dealer network.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) also has signed an LOI to provide USPS integration tools. Postal Service.

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