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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The people I talked about realized you only get one second chance, were very thankful for the government support and were enthusiastic about the products they had coming out over the next 24 months. Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands.

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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. Great Wall Motor Co., in late 2010. Prius hybrid.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Forecasts Fuel Cells Lifecycle analysis Plug-ins Policy. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. government will cover some of the costs. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. – Toyota Motor Corp. – BMW AG’s Mini brand is testing a plug-in model in the United States. – Tesla Motors Inc., – Toyota Motor Corp. – Tesla Motors Inc.,

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NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

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The finalization of the federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for MY 2011 is an important first step. Automakers said the adoption of an Obama national program administered by the federal government is the most effective way to bridge the concerns of all stakeholders. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Policy.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo.

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