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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The gasoline plug-in hybrid is ideal for the American motorist who wants an electric car while at the same time retaining all the power and capacity that comes in his or her.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., The purpose of the CharIN organization is to develop and establish the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles. Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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which is developing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to launch in 2024, and Liebherr-Aerospace, which is developing hydrogen-powered auxiliary power units for aircraft. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.,

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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The Detroit-based GM entered the EV sector with the EV1 in 1996, which used a 16.5-18.7 kWh lead-acid battery in its earliest versions. which is developing hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to launch in 2024, and Liebherr-Aerospace, which is developing hydrogen-powered auxiliary power units for aircraft.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Detroit-based NextEnergy is a non-profit energy-technology and business accelerator. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. Preliminary results show particular promise for ISOs that utilize solar and wind energy.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The District Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses, which will replace diesel vehicles that are reaching the end of their useful life. Delaware Transit Corporation. Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation. Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority. Prince George's County.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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That would be the Dodge Circuit, a car that Chrysler unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January and which is now prominently displayed at the New York Auto Show. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules are, as the name implies, based on an average fuel economy of all the vehicles a manufacturer sells. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76