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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

vehicles splattered all over YouTube videos  most of which are retrofitted Toyota Prius cars  this baby is actually what we in the auto industry like to call a light truck, a category that includes big pickups, vans and SUVs. Tags: evdriven. • BRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE: Unwrapping the 100 m.p.g. car Because unlike the 100 m.p.g.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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The USPS will be using the vans for a variety of duties at locations around the country – including daily home delivery. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. Postal Service. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ). Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Red Herring ).

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I still keep my van for those once a month cargo trips to Home Depot, etc. Either rent a van or truck or long range machine when needed or. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. No single vehicle does it all even in todays petrol world.