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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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GEM is a recognized leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with approximately $30 million in sales during the 2010 calendar year. GEM has developed business-to-business sales expertise within the fleet and government vehicle markets, and has core competencies in make-to-order vehicle fulfillment and mobile service support.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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Honda’s concepts are expected to reach production in a couple years Timing: A model based on the Saloon will be introduced to the North American market in 2026, with other O Series models to follow. The platforms can be mounted with a pickup or van body, and even a passenger design for a taxi. Pricing has not been announced.

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

Charged EVs

All of the challenges and opportunities, technology, regulatory issues, business model issues that are associated with enabling EV adoption at scale in major urban markets, that’s where we’re focused. We work closely with the charging market, sourcing chargers from various vendors. It’s complicated.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. ” Although the carshare service model has been well established over the past 15 years, there have been some significant innovations in the market recently. According to Navigant Research, it’s not going to change soon.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. In addition, the grid could ask for energy back from the batteries of a PHEV if the house or neighborhood need is at a high level for a short time.

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