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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

Green Car Congress

Participating universities will use electric powertrains, next generation control systems, and advanced battery technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The schools that have been chosen to participate are: California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California).

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

Green Car Congress

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

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Traction Action

Plug In Partners

Plug-in vehicles would combine today’s new electric-flex fuel (gas and/or biofuels such as ethanol) hybrid technology with a larger battery that could be recharged by plugging it into a standard wall sockets. imports about 60 percent of its oil—most of which is used in the transportation sector. based nonprofit corporation.

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U.S. lawmakers start a new battle: gas stations vs. charging piles

Setec Powerr

lawmakers from both parties, who have spent their lives in disagreements, voting and courtrooms, began to battle over another protagonist — the gas station. Their enthusiasm is evident in the contrasting proposals for new gas stations in Los Angeles, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.