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UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions. mpg US, 2.8

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Porsche Debuts Concept 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Geneva

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Phantom diagram of the 918 Spyder with plug-in hybrid technology. In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Micro-hybrids.

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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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The work is in conjunction with the ongoing development of hybrid concepts already in regular production. We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in future. Porsche says that concept combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO 2 emissions of a small compact, with fuel consumption of 3.0 L/100 km (28.7

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Other activities include educational displays, speakers, cars on display, exhibits, music and food. Tags: Brief.

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Sanyo Completes New Factory for Automotive Li-ion Batteries; Initial Capacity of 1M Cells Per Month

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Sanyo has already been supplying nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to Ford, Honda and Volkswagen, and co-developing NiMH batteries with PSA Peugeot Citroën. In addition, Sanyo is co-developing lithium-ion batteries for hybrids (HEVs) with the Volkswagen group. Tags: Brief.

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Ford announces hybrid car investment plans

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As it bids to establish itself as the leading US manufacturer in the green car race, Ford has announced a huge $450million investment plan that it hopes will pave the way for the next generation of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars.

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