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GM Proposes Electric Car Plug Standard - GoodCleanTech

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Autoblog Green Cleantech Blog Cleantech Group CNETs Green Tech Earth2Tech EcoGeek Ecotality Green Inc. In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in ecosystem must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market," GM said on its company FastLane blog.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

From FastLane: In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in “ecosystem” must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market. And for this ecosystem to be robust, there must be commonality, especially when owners are plugging into the electrical grid.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Byran Nesbitt, Cadillac’s general manager, added that “ Dedicated resources, studio and engineering, allows us to nurture and build the brand identity. ”. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Build better products. Click to enlarge. But too many older models drag it down. ”.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some will be electric-only, others will be extended-range vehicles in which a gasoline engine will generate electricity on board after about 40 miles of driving on a fully charged battery. The plan is to produce the battery packs as modules that can be easily combined and arranged for different uses in a variety of vehicles.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extended range EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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