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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

Green Car Congress

This public-private partnership will explore the opportunity and viability of this project working with state and local partners, stakeholders, and communities across the corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor. This includes leading test tracks, universities, automotive companies, and key economic anchors.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. I first met& “Perry” at a Honda dealership& in Louisiana in 1986. & These are their stories. I was wrong.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Policy (Update2) Share | Email | Print | A A A By Alan Ohnsman April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , We understand the situation, in terms of government andincentives,” Fukui said April 23 in Detroit. Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. “We

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

Green Car Congress

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co. GAC Group ranks No.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

That would be the Dodge Circuit, a car that Chrysler unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January and which is now prominently displayed at the New York Auto Show. They will also compete against new hybrids from Ford, Toyota ( TM ) and Honda ( HMC ), which are entering the market now. More How healthy are your finances?

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. and we must do it quickly to save Detroit.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09 28 days ago VIDEO: Hayabusa-powered smart , or. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? InternetAutoGuide.coms free quote and agent locator can help you get lower rates online. Let lenders compete for your business!

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