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California prohibits state purchase of ICE sedans, effective now; to stop buying from GM, Toyota, FCA and others over emissions fight

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The second policy targets automakers including GM, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler and Hyundai which are siding with US President Donald Trump in his effort to strip California of its ability to craft greenhouse-gas emissions regulations separately from the Federal government. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

and Chrysler struggle to come up with business plans that regulators will embrace. and Chrysler. .&# and Chrysler. Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21. rolls toward bankruptcy. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Hyundai is studying ways to develop the next-generation hybrid car that can be recharged at home electric outlets, but no decision has been made yet, said a company official.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Minus three when people realize that there already are cars like that: The Swatch Car, Hyundai Getz, i10, etc. This reminds me of Chrysler tying to sell little three wheelers (I think thats what they were) in China when the people really wanted a normal car. by neowolfwitch April 7, 2009 6:23 AM PDT Is this a week late? Maybe three.

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