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Opel Unveiling Vivaro e-Concept Extended Range Electric Van Research Study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 Show

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 —Chris Lacey.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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The event, which was inaugurated last year, challenges entrants to use the least amount of energy driving the 60-mile route. Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25 More than 65 low-emission vehicles —some not seen on UK roads before— completed the Challenge. It is the first time we have showcased the T.27

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. and $1.60) per day. million (US$11.9-million)

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GM to debut two-mode plug-in hybrid

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The two-mode plug-in hybrid technology that was originally supposed to appear in the Saturn VUE will now make its debut in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. According to Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, the vehicle is capable of electric only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds.

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Karma makes public driving debut

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Those lucky enough to be at the Mazda Raceway last weekend got to witness one of the most hotly anticipated debuts in motoring as the Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle made its public driving debut. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Fisker Fisker Karma Fisker Karma debut Mazda Raceway.

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Toyota reveals details of plug-in Prius

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It doesn’t make its debut until next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, but we’ve got the inside scoop on the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The vehicle will support an all-electric range of 12.4miles at speeds up to 62mph. Its research shows that in the UK around 80 per cent of car journeys are less than six miles long.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Establishing dealer network.

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