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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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In the US, GM has found that Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are a popular showroom draw for dealers as they let consumers look, touch and drive the electric car with extended-range capabilities. GM says that this is part of its plan to gain exposure for the vehicle and the Chevrolet brand.

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First crop of DOE Battery500 seedlings awarded nearly $6M; high-risk, high-reward toward 500 Wh/kg

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Achieving this goal would result in a smaller, lighter and less expensive battery, and electric vehicles with significantly extended range. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Oregon State University. Earlier post.) University of Maryland: College Park. Wayne State University. SUNY University at Stony Brook.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The purchase will add to Lextran's existing fast-charge fleet as well as introduce extended-range buses, allowing for expanded zero emission service, which will help to achieve both Lextran and UK campus sustainability goals. Oregon Department of Transportation. Capital Area Transit System (CATS). City of Lubbock/Citibus.

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