Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

In the US, Chrysler and General Motors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Averting a slump. Why the race is on.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

Ram says it can charge at 800 volts, claiming users could add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes (a carefully chosen statistic that assumes a largely depleted pack, optimum temperatures, and other ideal conditions). Expressive styling, ‘white-knuckle’ performance.

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Green Cars News

JULY 30, 2011

The aim is to increase fuel economy to a fleet-wide average 54.5mpg or 163g/mile of CO2 for cars and light duty trucks by model year 2025. Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 10, 2009

Big guns in the US auto industry like General Motors and Chrysler may still be reeling from the credit crunch, but upstart electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors has achieved overall corporate profitability in July. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Tesla Motors Tesla Tesla Motors profitability.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Chrysler, meanwhile, is projected to have the highest CO2 emissions, reversing most of its gains from the previous year; while Ford is expected to show the largest CO2 reductions with its MY2009 projections being 37g/mile lower than in 2007. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles. The first after-market conversion company, built Felixs car, currently provides vehicles mainly to fleets. Andy Frank, this academic program has converted a number of internal combustion engine vehicles for demonstration purposes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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