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    2012 Chevrolet Volt – Full Details
    Two years ago, Chevrolet Volt established an entirely new segment in the global automotive market –  it is a five-door, four-passenger car designed to provide the benefits of an electric vehicle without the range limitations associated with other electric vehicles. For 2012 Chevrolet Volt, consumers are able to choose from a total of seven option packages compared...
    by at March 25th, 2012 at 02:03 am
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    California Invests $120m for Creation of ‘Electric Expressway’
    The California Public Utilities Commission and NRG Energy have entered into an agreement where NRG will help create an “Electric Expressway,” a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network in California, investing approximately $100 million over the next four years. This fee-based charging network will consist of at least 200 publicly available fast-charging...
    by at March 24th, 2012 at 01:03 am
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    Zipcar Launches Electric Vehicle Pilot Program in Chicago
    Zipcar announced the launch of the company’s first large-scale electric vehicle pilot program in Chicago in which five Chevrolet Volt EVs will be available to members by the hour, with up to 20 additional electric vehicles to be added into the Chicago fleet during the course of 2012. The new Zipcar EVs will be placed in pods located throughout the city, including...
    by at March 23rd, 2012 at 01:03 am
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    EVI Launches Electric Truck Pilot Program with Frito-Lay
    Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced Wednesday a pilot program with Frito-Lay North America in which the snack company will purchase five EVI-MD all-electric, medium-duty trucks for use in Northern California. EVI’s signature all-electric powertrain is seamlessly integrated into an industry standard Daimler Freightliner M2 business class chassis providing...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
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    Chevrolet Volt Buyers in Colorado Eligible for $13,500 in Tax Credits
    Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500. Colorado is one of a number of states that is offering a state tax credit in addition to the federal tax credit, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility. For...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 12:03 am
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    Volkswagen to Test E-GOLF BEV in the U.S.
    Volkswagen of America said Tuesday that it will begin a pilot scheme to test 20 prototype E-Golf Battery Electric Vehicles over a nine-month period in select locations in the U.S. The E-Golf  BEV pilot program will take place in the Detroit Metro, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. markets, beginning in April. Twelve of the E-Golf BEVs will be allocated to selected Volkswagen...
    by at March 21st, 2012 at 08:03 am
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    UCF Scientists Developing Less Costly Hydrogen Fuel Cells
    Hydrogen fuel cells have a lot of promise as an alternative fuel source, but making them practical on a large scale requires them to be more efficient and cost effective. A research team from the University of Central Florida (UCF) may possibly have identified a solution for this. The majority of hydrogen fuel cells use catalysts made of a rare and expensive metal –...
    by at March 21st, 2012 at 04:03 am
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    Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid Set For 2014 Debut
    German luxury carmaker Porsche is planning to launch the plug-in hybrid version of the Panamera S Hybrid in 2014. The Panamera Plug-In Hybrid will be powered by a 380-hp direct-injected 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 and eight-speed automatic with a separating clutch that facilitates the gas engine to be stopped while the car is in motion. Motor Trend reports that between...
    by at March 20th, 2012 at 07:03 am
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    Peugeot Slashes iOn Price in UK
    Peugeot UK has slashed the price of its iOn electric car from £33,155 to £26,216. Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant further reduces the ‘on-the-road’ price of the Peugeot iOn to qualified applicants to £21,216. Peugeot is also offering a monthly rental reduction to just £249 per month based over three years and 30,000 miles. Peugeot has also increased...
    by at March 19th, 2012 at 08:03 am
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    Citroen Slashes C-Zero Price in UK
    Citroen UK has slashed the price of its C-Zero electric car from £33,155 to £26,216. Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant further reduces the ‘on-the-road’ price of the C-Zero to qualified applicants to £21,216. Citroen is also offering a monthly rental reduction to just £249 per month over three years and has increased the number of ‘EV specialist’...
    by at March 19th, 2012 at 08:03 am
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