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First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

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In addition, theses loans will help the company convert two truck plants to the production of cars. billion to produce electric cars and battery packs at its manufacturing complex in Smyrna, Tennessee. billion to produce electric cars and battery packs at its manufacturing complex in Smyrna, Tennessee.

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Ford invests $550 in small and electric vehicles

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The reinvention of Michigan Assembly is rooted in the fundamental strategic shift by Ford to leverage its global assets to bring six world-class small cars to the American market by the end of 2012. Tags: Electric cars Ford focus michigan assembly plant.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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While the Corsair PHEV is rated at 28 miles of all-electric driving range, with regenerative braking we were able to extend that to 33 miles. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) When people start driving electric cars, where will the electricity come from?

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