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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commuter car). Early Adopters vs. Mainstream Car Buyers.

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

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The target amount of average tailpipe emissions gets a bit lower each year, resulting in progressively cleaner cars. For light-duty vehicles such as cars, pickups, and SUVs, the 2032 goal is that the fleet average is 85 grams/mile of CO 2. Over the next several years, these standards will continue to trend toward cleaner cars.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In other words, the customer can drive with the peace of mind that everything is taken care of including battery exchanges for the life span of the car. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases. What are the chances that a $40K Chevy Volt would ever be purchased much less make $$.