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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Most Chinese buyers also are purchasing cars for the first time and have not developed particular preferences. Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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Level 2 electric vehicle charging systems use 208-240 volt power, and typically provide 10 to 20 miles of range for each hour of charging for a passenger vehicle. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., Greenkraft, Inc.,