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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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It’s of course way too early to tell what the acceptance is going to be and I think anybody who would try to give you projection in terms of 10 years, x percent of our fleet is going to be electric, I think they’d all be just throwing darts. Market Drivers. The Need for “Truth in Advertising.”

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight. Although the battery systems is not inexpensive, Donaghy says “ For a commercial fleet operator they can see the benefit because they will be operating their vehicles for 14 years or more.

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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. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix.