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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

Because [Ford] can provide the hardware, but ultimately, our country has to decide is this where we really want to go and if so, how are we going to really develop the smart grid in a way that works and allows the utilities to actually speak to each other and trade power, ubiquity of charging and all those things. Long-Term R&D Commitments.

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. That maybe isn’t replicated as much in Europe and other places. ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge. At time of publication, on the Carsales website, 25 of the 100 MX-30 EVs brought into the country are up for sale.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. The biggest barrier is the battery."

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