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PHEV conversion company Echo Automotive completes $3M financing, joins CALSTART

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Echo Automotive, Inc., a developer of technologies enabling the conversion of existing fleet vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, completed a $3-million financing with United Fleet Financing, LLC, through a private placement offering and mezzanine financing.

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Electrification Coalition Roadmap Calls for 75% of Light-Duty Vehicle Miles Traveled in the US to Be Electric by 2040

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” The roadmap report examines the challenges facing electrification, including battery technology and cost, infrastructure financing, regulatory requirements, electric power sector interface, and consumer acceptance issues. Reuben Munger, Chairman, Bright Automotive, Inc. Frederick W. Electrification Roadmap.

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

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WEBSTER • FREE PRESS AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR• April 21, 2009 Print this page E-mail this article Share this article Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. The 100 m.p.g. Right Now can be seen here.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? InternetAutoGuide.coms free quote and agent locator can help you get lower rates online. Let lenders compete for your business! 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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