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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Green Car Congress

Chrysler Group LLC has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering of common shares. —Chrysler S-1. Chrysler is exploring ways to optimize vehicle weight, aerodynamic drag, tire performance, braking drag and driveline losses.

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A123Systems Raises $69 Million in New Round of Private Financing; GE Increases Ownership to More than 10%, Director of GE Global Research to Join Board

Green Car Congress

GE Energy Financial Services and GE Capital’s Equity unit provided $15 million of the amount raised by A123 in this financing. With this financing, we will begin an expansion that we expect to accelerate upon receipt of government funds. Chrysler will be responsible for the vehicle integration piece. Earlier post.)

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

We’re also going to show you how you can save big on financing your SUV by applying for an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. That’s where plug-in hybrid vehicles, or PHEVs, come in. There’s a better way to finance your electric SUV purchase: the EV Life EV Climate Loan. Which Electric SUVs Have the Most Range? But guess what?

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

After all, according to the latest vehicle registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), [1] more than 23,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 8,900 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were sold across the UK in October 2023 alone – six times the number of diesel cars (5,261). But why is this relevant?

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Proposed Federal EV Tax Credit Reform: Will It Move the Sales Needle?

EV Adoption

The overall EU EV (BEV and PHEV) sales share ended up around 10 percent, versus the 3 percent for 2019. As a reminder the federal tax credit is phased out over time beginning the second quarter AFTER the quarter in which a manufacturer reaches a total of 200,000 BEV or PHEV vehicles sold since 2010.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. Finance your EV for less. Not listed. EV rebates and tax credits from your state remain a steady constant.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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