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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. No announced plans. Bloomberg ).

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One way or another, Fisker Automotive may soon be off the market

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Davidson, Executive Director of the DOE Loan Program Office (LPO), posted an update on Fisker and DOE’s loan portfolio, and announced that DOE had decided to auction off Fisker’s remaining loan obligation, with initial bid deadline of 7 October. Last month, U.S. Noting that DOE has issued $8.4 John Thune, R-S.D.,

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