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On the Horizon

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In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. The Chevrolet Volt is the sexiest green car in GM's arsenal. Tags: manufacturers.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Pricing for the Circuit has not been announced but will likely undercut the Tesla. More Credit card relief?

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year. Chevrolet next year will introduce the Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric car. Tags: evdriven.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Now Lutz envisions selling hundreds of thousands of Volts a year, probably priced below $30,000. Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz said he continues to be increasingly confident that GM will bring the range-extended Chevrolet Volt to market by 2010. "We GM is committed to putting the system in the Chevrolet Volt for sale by 2010, Lutz said.

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