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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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GM has offered Saab for sale, and is requesting Swedish government support prior to any sale. GM Fuel Economy plans. the Fiat plan, earlier post ); and the “orderly wind down”—filing for Chapter 11 as the first step in an orderly wind down. Click to enlarge. Chrysler product plans.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plus more people are installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and clean wind power is vastly expanding nationally (see study by eminent environmentalist Lester Brown cited at CalCars Kudos ). If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 Using the average U.S.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. Reply ↓ ↑ report 3 Snowdog 6:22PM (4/17/2009) Totally agree.

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