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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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Polk’s assessment of hybrid loyalty by quarter. While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4% Data: Polk.

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

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Portland, Ore.; Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. When C-MAX Hybrid launches, Ford becomes North America’s largest maker of hybrid transmissions. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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Lithium-Ion Battery Maker Ener1 Receives $20M Strategic Equity Investment from ITOCHU

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Ener1 battery packs are also being tested by the US Department of Defense in a prototype hybrid Humvee. At the recent LA Auto Show, Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker said that his company would announce the provider of their battery packs by the end of the year.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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San Diego, Portland and Sacramento were rated fifth, sixth and seventh putting four cities in California in the top-15 index. The THINK EV-Ready Cities Index was presented by THINK CEO Richard Canny at the Electric Drive Transportation Association Annual Conference and Meeting at the Washington Auto Show. Incentives Market Fit Overall Score.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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First, start by narrowing the criteria for your EV search from the nearly 50 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the market. For the Hyundai Kona below, EV Life estimates it will take one hour to recharge 5 miles.). The Hyundai Kona below recharges from empty to full in 9 hours on a Level 2 charger.). Level 2 Chargers.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Much of this derives from the efforts GM has put over the years into motor control and active damping for hybrids and EVs. However, the ability for a public fast recharge in cities could enable those urban dwellers without a viable home charging option to buy the Spark EV, she said. Bringo also features charging spot locations.).

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Subscribe to our RSS feed and stay up to date. Sorry for any confusion.