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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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is likely to unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as part of its company-wide focus on "electrifying" the car, GM officials said Thursday. 5/17/06 "Plugin hybrids have a lot of promise, especially to displace oil consumption. 11/11/06 General Motors Corp. Bloomberg ). Reuters ).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Outside of North America, 2008 was the second-best sales year in the last decade and the third-best ever for Chrysler International. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles.

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