Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 18, 2009

The report highlights battery cost in 2010 leading to a $18,000 premium for some initial PHEVs, and suggests no lower cost is unlikely to be achieved with economies of scale. If you read to the end of the press release, you find out more about who actually issued the report. Nothing's ready yet. We can't choose winners.

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Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

These insights are distilled into “Volvo Reports” and will feature a different topic each month. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. These insights are distilled into “Volvo Reports” and will feature a different topic each month.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. In the same issue Consumer Reports mentioned that “ GM has made big strides with good performers. But too many older models drag it down. ”. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian Consumers are to be offered incentives of up to £5,000 to purchase an electric car under government plans to be unveiled today that will also see the creation of electric car cities across the UK and the launch of large-scale experiments with ultra-green vehicles. My Web del.icio.us My Web del.icio.us

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Autoblog Green Cleantech Blog Cleantech Group CNETs Green Tech Earth2Tech EcoGeek Ecotality Green Inc. Unfortunately, battery production is currently dominated by overseas consumer electronics manufacturers, not U.S. Comments: * (you may use HTML tags for style) Please keep your comments on topic. Got a Question? A Comment?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. report titled, “The Comeback of the Electric Car? Most Americans commute less than 40 miles daily, so that most days they would consume practically NO combustible fuel, na d not pollute the environment while driving or idling.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The big boon for automakers and battery suppliers — and consumers looking for more affordable alt-fuel cars — would be scale: China has the world’s second-largest car market (it exceeded U.S. According to reports from Chinese media picked up by AutoblogGreen and GM-Volt today, BYD has sold just 80 F3DM units in four months.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The report classifiesvarious types of "clean"vehicles andreviews the strengths and weaknesses of some of the oldand new players inthe sector. Dueto theunpredictability of gas prices and increasing consumer demandfor more fuelefficient vehicles the report projects that the demand forhybrids shallincrease dramatically in the coming years.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

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. Great Wall Motor Co., launched late last year had some kinks.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Reply ↓ ↑ report 3 Snowdog 6:22PM (4/17/2009) Totally agree. I have stated the same before.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Whats more, mainstream consumers wont be able to buy it when it comes to market. Tags: evdriven. • BRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE: Unwrapping the 100 m.p.g. car Because unlike the 100 m.p.g. Yep, a truck. Bright is planning to sell its IDEA to commercial businesses only. You must fill out the comment body in order to submit a comment.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Will Congress finally approve consumer-oriented legislation that has stalled for years? Tags: evdriven. Now buyers, like the Lamuses, are venturing back. More Malls shed stores Vacancy rates accelerate as retailers confront spending slump. More Credit card relief? 5.90 / 0.07% Nasdaq 1,673.07 2.63 / 0.16% S&P 500 869.60

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2023

Following the introduction of an updated version of its moderate overlap crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has reported that five of the most popular small cars sold in the United States had failed to receive a “Good” rating due to simulated injuries sustained among rear passengers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Alternative Energy , Automobiles , Consumers , Energy Business , Energy Economics , Government Policy , Transportation , australia , batteries , Better Place , california , denmark , electric cars , FERC , hawaii , Israel , Turkey Related Posts From Green Inc. (for

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

Whether it’s coming from the UC Davis research, consumer blog sites or from direct feedback to our company, this trial is giving us an important insight into the practicalities of using an electric powered vehicle in this country. One contributor to a dedicated MINI E Facebook group has reported that he has achieved 141.2

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 22, 2007

As it struggles to get even one car on the road, GM is in Shanghai spinning the future, as reported in the Detroit News. Sharon Terlep's story doesn't mention it, but in the hydrogen Volt GM has made another arbitrary decision, as announced on GM's Volt blog. Although General Motors Corp.'s Write CARB.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Advanced lithium-ion battery chemistry has the capability of meeting consumer demands for performance, driving range and durability. At least one of these vehicles will be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, followed by production for European markets. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. As you can see in the collection of media reports that follow, comments on PHEVs have often been contradictory. Ford and SCE will explore whether these batteries have other uses that could reduce their cost to consumers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Consumer confidence in electric transportation is growing – aided in no small part by $4 to $5 gallons of gasoline. It also will provide consumers with opportunities to refill at more diverse locations. All rights reserved. " ); Tags: evdriven.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Automobiles , Commerce , Consumers , Efficiency , General Business , Government Policy , Transportation , electric cars , mitsubishi , Nissan , oregon , ted kulongoski , th!nk Read more in this blog post: [link] — Gregory Hancock 5.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For a consumer, it can mean tools to better manage home energy use; for a utility it can be tools to ratchet back energy consumption during peak times. Smart-grid technology, such as consumer home energy-management systems, allow consumers and small businesses to optimize their energy use, Schurr said. E-mail Martin.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. market b y the end of 2009. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

In perhaps the biggest news, on May 13 amidst a generally downbeat report, Nissan announced a serious, forward-looking effort to make electric cars an important part of their automotive portfolio. The announcement has been reported quite positively everywhere, including the NY Times here and the Wall St. GM lost $3.25 Journal here.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Local Weather Transportation/Traffic Education Environment Politics Real Estate Joel Connelly Webtowns/Neighborhoods Obituaries Special Reports Corrections US/World U.S. We think the consumers are ready." Skip ads and navigation MomSeattle · Pets · MySeattlePix · Your account seattlepi.com Web Search by YAHOO!

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Some of the green benefits you’ll read about in Joe’s blog: Smart Grid/Advanced Battery Technology/Energy Efficiency. Consumers to Benefit from Tax Relief, More Green Jobs. Read Gristmill’s report here. Read: Here’s What’s Green In It. Tax Incentives to Spur Energy Savings and Green Jobs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Besides single charging points at strategic consumer locations, some companies are also developing plans for stations that offer you other services while you wait, while others are pinning their hopes on facilities with the ability to "fast charge". Like shopping malls for example, or very nearly any manufacturer or industrial consumer.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While reporting on the proposed legislation, Reuters noted that a bipartisan group of lawmakers practically begged U.S. auto sector," the Alliance for American Manufacturing said in a report. The proposed legislation would presumably make those models unaffordable to American consumers unless production is shifted elsewhere.

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