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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Ford’s rollout of electrified vehicles began in December 2010 with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric—a small commercial van built in collaboration with Azure Dynamics. A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. Earlier post.).

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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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Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. The findings include: The US PEV Industry in the Global Market. PEV offerings have also been announced throughout Europe and Asia. The Need for “Truth in Advertising.”

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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The charging process is only initiated once the automatic system check has detected a safe connection between the vehicle and the charging station. The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. The simple presence of gasoline in an ICE makes them principally more dangerous.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Recharge Rate. The comparison lubricant used as a baseline for demonstration/justification of the 2% fuel efficiency improvement should be commercially available, state-of-the-art technology for the intended application, e.g., GF-5 oil for gasoline engine applications or CJ-4 oil for diesel engine applications. Specific Energy.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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The extra lead-acid battery pack can be recharged externally at night from the Prius owner’s household 110 VAC source in a home garage. An extension cable just needs to be connected to an external port located on the rear bumper of the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Prius.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. No announced plans.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) April 10, 2009 11:21 am Link Kaare- Lithium Ion batteries do not contain lead (unless it is in solder connections) and do not contain acid. link] — Adam Carter 11.

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