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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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GSA previously purchased 1,600 hybrid vehicles using revenue from the sale of older vehicles that agencies exchanged last year when they received funds for new vehicles through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009. DOE paid for the additional cost of leasing hybrid vehicles.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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Energy Conversion Devices seeking to sell Ovonic Battery Company; focus on solar

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OBC’s principal activities are licensing its advanced battery technologies (including NiMH and Li-ion technologies), participating in joint development programs to support application of these technologies, and manufacturing mixed-metal hydroxide cathode materials for sale to its licensees for use in battery production.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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Robby DeGraff, Manager, Product and Consumer Insights at AutoPacific, tells me that unibody crossovers may cost slightly more to build than cars, but not a lot. But again, the company is ceding a part of the market to its competitors instead of, you know, at least trying to fight for sales.

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Junkyard Find: 1959 Renault Dauphine

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Chrysler sold Simca 1100s (badged as 1118s and 1204s) in the USA through 1971. In 1959, a new Renault Dauphine cost $1,645 (about $17,416 in 2023 dollars). The cheapest '60 Falcon four-door cost just $1,974 ($19,092 in 2023 dollars), and it was a genuine Detroit machine with a six-cylinder engine.

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USABC awards Cobasys $8.4M for the development of high-energy density Li-ion cells and packs for EVs

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The competitively bid contract Cobasys award from USABC is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share. At its location in Germany, SB LiMotive has built up a global team for sales, marketing, and management of key accounts.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative. There’s a new badge in town.