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AFP: China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles

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The firm is also in discussions with foreign governments regarding electric car projects, said Henry Z. Li said although the market in new energy vehicles was yet to take off due to the lack of a large-scale battery recharging network or sufficient government subsidies, the firm is confident it can make a difference. But from what we?ve

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

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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. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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More BigCharts Virtual Stock Exchange FiLife.com WSJ Asia WSJ Europe WSJ Portuguese WSJ Spanish WSJ Chinese SEARCH Welcome, Logout My Account My Journal Help Message Center ( new) U.S. Will the government agree? government support for its restructuring plan andit hopesavoid bankruptcy. automakers bid for survival.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. Electric car proponents at The California Cars Initiative believe the task force was unduly influenced by “plug-in skeptics” at the Boston Consulting Group , which is under government contract to provide input on the prospects for G.M. and Chrysler.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

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Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years. Renault-Nissan has started working with governments and utilities in California and Oregon to gear up for regional electric vehicle rollouts next year. Tags: evdriven. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Meanwhile, the Chinese government announced earlier this month that it has adopted a plan to make its country the leading producer of hybrid and all-electric vehicles by 2011, with a goal of producing 500,000 vehicles annually by then. government acts soon. If Tags: evdriven. So far, theres been $44.6 Contact SARAH A.

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