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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

Green Car Congress

An auxiliary battery powers electric accessories such as the climate system, power windows and radio during engine restarts. The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. A unique, two-piece oil pan made of aluminum and stamped steel offers a stiff structure and noise reduction. Earlier post.)

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

The supply of inexpensive oil is running out. The obvious need to curb dependence on foreign oil grows daily. They reduce emissions, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce the upward pressures on gasoline costs. First, were economics. That will require a transition to less expensive transportation fuels.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. will be competing for the same finite supplies of oil and gas. rivals in the dust. And they exist.

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

Clean Fleet Report

EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? The car runs on a battery-powered motor and requires no gasoline, oil or any fossil fuels for operation. Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role?

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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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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are electric dirt bikes for sale today that can provide the ride quality you are looking for, and some more. There’s no gas and oil.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia which hopes to sell cars here in three to five years, used the Detroit Auto Show to display a prototype sedan it says can run 60 miles on batteries developed in-house and another 190 miles on a gas/electric system. Detroit Free Press ). Detroit News ).

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