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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

Green Car Congress

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035.

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

Green Car Congress

GM has offered Saab for sale, and is requesting Swedish government support prior to any sale. the Fiat plan, earlier post ); and the “orderly wind down”—filing for Chapter 11 as the first step in an orderly wind down. GM will have a total of 36 nameplates in 2012, down 25% from 2008 levels. Chrysler product plans.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

Cars That Think

Zenith consumer electronics division is reported to be up for sale. In 1991, Lucky-Goldstar, now known as LG, purchased 5 percent of the company. In 1995, LG purchased a majority share. Analysts presume the partnership plans to force the sale of the consumer electronics unit. Daewoo Corp., Lucky-Goldstar Corp. ,

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. Alternatives that would reduce pollution include nuclear energy and renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. I see that happening, but probably a long time in the future." (3

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Udaipur to Himachal : 923 km in an electric car

Plug In India

I wasn't feeling too hungry, so I continued sitting in the car and munching on the greens that I had purchased during the morning ride. It was a dark desert highway, and there was cool wind in the hair. We used a constant power of 2-3 bar, did some wind-cheating and reached Jaipur in 2 hrs 45 minutes. Average wh/km was 110.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. Department of Energy has purchased an F3DM to take the battery apart. " When he got back to the U.S., Sokol told Buffett, "This guys amazing. You want to meet him." 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

(Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) To convince me and the general public about purchasing an electric car, there are a lot of challenges to overcome. — Larry 4.

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