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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. New York City Transit Department of Subways, New York: $2,000,000.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Gas Technology Institute. Description.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. This concept of emission-free mobility is coming from many auto manufacturers as they move away from gasoline-only propulsion. Toyota’s first serious EV entrant.

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