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    Mitsubishi i, Chevrolet Volt Top 2012 Fuel Economy Guide
    The government’s fueleconomy.gov site that carries information from the DOE and EPA about fuel economy named the 2012 Mitsubishi i and the extended-range Chevrolet Volt as the most efficient electric vehicle and as the most fuel efficient vehicle with a gasoline engine. The federal fueleconomy.gov website has named its most fuel efficiency vehicles built between...
    by at November 21st, 2011 at 12:11 am
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    BMW Buys 15% Stake in SGL Carbon SE
    BMW AG bought a 15.16 percent stake in German producer of carbon and graphite products SGL Carbon SE. With the acquisition, BMW aims to strengthen its focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics or CFRP in automobile manufacture. BMW didn’t disclose the financial details of the transaction and said that it’s not seeking a seat...
    by at November 19th, 2011 at 04:11 am
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    car2go Launched in San Diego
    car2go N.A. and the City of San Diego today officially launched North America’s first all-electric carsharing network, making emissions-free driving a widely available and affordable transportation option for all of San Diego. The car2go smart fortwo electric drive carsharing network provides San Diego drivers with unmatched flexibility and convenience in urban mobility....
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 02:11 pm
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    Volkswagen Unveils eT! Electric Delivery Van Research Vehicle
    Volkswagen has partnered with the German Post Office and the University of Art at Braunschweig to create the eT! electric delivery van. The Volkswagen eT! electric delivery van research vehicle was unveiled at the Design Center in Potsdam. The eT! uses electric hub motors to maximize important interior volume both under the hood and in the load bay. More excitingly, the...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 01:11 pm
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    GE to Supply WattStation Charging Stations for CODA
    GE Energy Industrial Solutions has finalized an automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement for the sale and distribution of the GE WattStation Wall Mount electric vehicle (EV) charging station with CODA Automotive Inc. The GE WattStation Wall Mount, a fast, easy-to-use Level 2 EV charger, significantly decreases the time required to fully charge an electric...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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    Toshiba Batteries for Honda’s Fit EV
    Honda selected Toshiba’s SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery to power the Fit EV. Toshiba will supply battery modules for the FIT EV, which Honda will launch in summer 2012 in Japan and the U.S. The SCiB module for the FIT EV was developed with Honda. The module was supplied to Honda in December 2010 for evaluation in real-world verification testing of next-generation personal...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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    2012 Volt Moves Into California’s HOV Fast Lane
    The 2012 Chevrolet Volt with Low Emissions Package that gives access to California’s High Occupancy Vehicle traffic lanes will be standard on all models sold in the Golden State early next year. 2012 Volt owners with the Low Emissions Package will be eligible to apply for one of 40,000 available HOV lane stickers issued to vehicles that qualify as a California Enhanced,...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 04:11 pm
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    Infiniti to Unveil Plug-in Hybrid Sports Car Concept in Geneva
    Infiniti released a couple of teaser photos of the plug-in hybrid sports car concept that will be unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Infiniti said that the car will use an extended-range powertrain, mating some type of internal-combustion engine with electric power to find the balance between environmental friendliness and driving joy. In addition, Infiniti says the...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 01:11 pm
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    NHTSA Issues Statement on Investigation of Chevy Volt Fire
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the following statement regarding the potential risk of post-crash fires in vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries: Electric vehicles show great promise as an innovative and fuel-efficient option for American drivers. These vehicles have already demonstrated their potential to save consumers money at...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 01:11 am
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    2013 Honda Fit EV Unveiled in Los Angeles
    Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin leasing the battery electric commuter vehicle to its U.S. customers in the summer of 2012. The Fit EV is based on the popular Fit hatchback and is a part of the company’s diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles that includes gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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