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

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Ford transformed Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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GM’s Volt Program = $700m

Revenge of the Electric Car

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. By Richard Kessler for Recharge News. GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. Michigan has approved $135.2m The Volt is an electric car designed to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions.

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Chrysler Pacifica PHEV contract marks first delivery of a complete pack for volume NA PHEV for LG Chem

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The agreement with FCA US marks the first time LG Chem will engineer and manufacture a complete battery pack in Michigan for a volume production North American PHEV. LG Chem will manufacture the cells and packs at the LG Chem Michigan (LGCMI) facility in Holland, Michigan. Earlier post.)

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FEV, Inc. Launches Full Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Development Center in Michigan

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The electric charging station is believed to be the first in Michigan, and will also be used to develop and validate PHEV charging systems. The battery emulation system can provide up to 900 volts (current production hybrids use approximately 300 volts).

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Azure Dynamics receives orders for 27 Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

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could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If That would make the Volt its best selling high mileage car behind the Chevrolet Aveo. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp.

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DTE Energy providing free charging stations to first 2,500 plug-in vehicle owners in territory; new EV charging rates

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DTE Energy will provide free charging stations—a $2,500 value—to the first 2,500 Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) owners in Southeastern Michigan. The question isn’t, “Where can I recharge my PEV?” ” because it’s now right there in your garage. In most cases, that will cover the entire cost.

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