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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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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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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showrooms around the world in 2012. over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles. Source: Polk.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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When the world economy starts to grow again, all countries, and especially China and the U.S., Fill er right up - with electricity, please Chrysler developing electric sports car for 2010 Fords fuel efficient future Featured Yahoos taskmaster Carol Bartz is shrewd, strong-minded, blunt, and disciplined. Economic growth requires energy.

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

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More Two very different drivers The leaders charged with saving GM and Chrysler are known for wielding a sharp pencil. Of all the frauds that have come to light, none can match the brazen theatricality of the scam allegedly pulled off by superlawyer Marc Dreier. Heres how one New England school is working to stay on top.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Chrysler alone, for instance, may have 3 different battery pack shapes in its upcoming models. If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. Some critics also point out the possible dangers of electrocution from a malfunctioning robot swap arm. not an issue.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Powered by Blogrunner Previous post The Promise of a Better Light Bulb? Not good for large EV’s but great for light ones. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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