Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Sustainable Value Margin—the ratio of Sustainable Value to sales—for each of the evaluated manufacturers. The ratio of sustainable value to sales (sustainable value margin) is calculated in the report so that different companies can be directly compared irrespective of their size. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

While Mitsubishi, Mini, and Lexus also had a majority of women customers, the difference was so slight that it could be attributed to even the slightest margin of error. Then there are the models that don’t exactly top the sales charts but are culturally synonymous with women. The company probably should have known better.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 28, 2009

Following on from yesterday’s news about losses and falls in profit for Mitsubishi, Daihatsu and Hino Motors , Honda has now announced a significant loss of more than £1billion for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2008-2009. With sales slumping by a dramatic 35 per cent, the company expects group operating profits to slump by 94.7

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Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

So far GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi, have all announced plug in vehicles they will have for sale in 2010. You’ll be especially happy you made that switch when the energy shortages to come cause rolling blackouts for those reliant on the power companies. Filed under: environment Tagged: 350.org

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The battery-powered cars that Chinese companies are showing are intended to be much less expensive than those planned by big foreign companies. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 21, 2009

A lot of people feel that that’s the real reason car companies don’t like electric cars — because EVs kill the parts and service business. But down the road, the idea of the Tesla is to use this car to kick the company off, and then to get a sedan under $50,000 that’ll appeal to a lot more people. Q: And you just got a Tesla.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. It’ll be on sale in 2025, possibly as the A9 e-Tron. Chery has big plans for Australia.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

We’ll finally get to see the new Nissan August 2nd. I’m kind of excited to see this car, having tested the drivetrain in the Nissan Cube. The best thing about the Nissan is the expected price range of $25K- $34K. The gamble is that Nissan could grab the EV market and dominate it until BYD (China) enters the U.S.,

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. It lays the foundation for an exciting 2024 where EVs should continue their sales growth. Nissan Ariya Nissan Ariya. The Polestar 4 is the car the company really needs to get things singing in the EV space.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

The $297,900 plus on-roads price tag is about 10 percent more than the petrol-fed 7-Series. Expect pricing somewhere around $40K as well as a generous list of standard equipment, something on show in the BYD Atto 3 that is already on sale. Rear seat occupants not only get sprawling legroom but also a gigantic 31.3-inch BYD Dolphin.

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EVolution

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This is a worthwhile and proven approach taken by so many Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners. The Australian price tag is expected to exceed $70,000 as New Zealand pricing has revealed the entry-level model will land close to NZ$80,000 (AU$75,000). Nissan Leaf e+. hours, or 22kW AC charger from 0-100 per cent in around 4.5

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Creative Greenius

OCTOBER 15, 2009

So far GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi, have all announced plug in vehicles they will have for sale in 2010. You’ll be especially happy you made that switch when the energy shortages to come cause rolling blackouts for those reliant on the power companies. That’s 18 months away.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09 Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. An (expected) high price tag. A troubled company. As a long time Mopar fan, seeing this company go under will hurt.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

More than 12 million minivan sales later, Chrysler today showed off four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the U.S. Chrysler LLC, in conjunction with the USPS and select energy service providers, also announced that the company intends to apply for the U.S. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Related Links Government to offer £5,000 to boost green cars Electric shock as sales of green cars reverse With or without incentives, these are still likely to be a specialisedpurchase. The smallfour-seater Mitsubishi iMiEV uses lithium-ion but is likely to cost up to£20,000 when it becomes available here later this year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. headquarters and will begin sales in the U.S. The Norwegian company just last week met with Gov. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. At a press event on Monday, Oregon’s governor, Ted Kulongoski, was talking up Nissan’s previously announced partnership with the state. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Forcing companies to conform to standardized batteries prevents them from designing better cars. They offer the opportunity of adding range to your vehicle while you are working, eating or shopping.

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