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    GM Announces Safety Changes to Chevrolet Volt
    General Motors has changed the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt which would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash. The improvements came after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) preliminary evaluation to examine post-severe crash battery...
    by at January 5th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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    2012 Detroit Preview: Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
    At next week’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will showcase its latest plug-in hybrid technology in the new gasoline-electric 2012 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. A diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid is Volvo Car Corporation’s first production model with this new technology, and the car will go on sale in Europe later this year. In order to make the solution viable...
    by at January 4th, 2012 at 10:01 am
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    Fisker Says Most Recalled Karma Plug-in Hybrids Fixed
    Fisker Automotive said it has already fixed most of the Karma Plug-in Hybrids affected by a recent recall related to possible problems with the cooling systems for their battery packs. Fisker, maker of the high-end Karma plug-in hybrid car, on Dec. 29 recalled 239 units of its luxury Karma sedan to fix a hose clamp in the A123 battery pack at risk of leaking coolant,...
    by at January 4th, 2012 at 12:01 am
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    Bob Lutz to Introduce VIA Motors’ Plug-in Hybrid Lineup in Detroit
    Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors and father of the Chevy Volt, will introduce the world’s first extended range electric Pickup Truck, SUV and Van, in a press conference at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Tuesday, January 10, 2012. “VIA Motors has developed the first extended range electric powertrain capable of replacing the V8 engine. It was my great privilege...
    by at January 1st, 2012 at 04:01 pm
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    Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Price Announced
    Volvo V60 plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which will be badged Volvo V60 D6, will go on sale next spring priced from EUR 57,000 (£47,000 or USD 75,000 before any government subsidy. After the initial batch of 1,000 cars for model year 2013, production of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars as of model year 2014. Volvo expects that about 30 percent...
    by at December 13th, 2011 at 10:12 am
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    Toyota Starts Taking Orders for Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Japan
    Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) began taking orders through Toyota dealers in Japan for the Prius plug-in hybrid, a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle that can be charged using a household electric outlet. Toyota is targeting Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid) sales of 35,000 to 40,000 a year in Japan, and 60,000 globally. The car is set for delivery in Japan on January 30, 2012....
    by at November 29th, 2011 at 10:11 am
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    Chevrolet Volt Battery Fires Prompt Investigation
    Chevrolet Volt is the subject of a U.S. safety probe after its lithium-ion batteries caught fire in crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. One Volt battery pack that was being closely monitored following a government crash test caught fire Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement. Another recently...
    by at November 27th, 2011 at 03:11 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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    Chevrolet Volt Drivers Going the Distance
    Chevrolet recently surveyed Volt owners and found they fill up, on average, once a month, travelling more than 900 miles between gas station visits. The EPA fuel economy label for the Chevrolet Volt indicates owners can expect to save approximately $7,600 on fuel over five years compared to the average new vehicle, assuming the Volt is driven 15,000 miles yearly. Volt...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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    LeasePlan Begin Trial of Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
    LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year. The loan will enable LeasePlan to undertake a one-week internal trial before making it available to interested clients on a two-week basis. By having the opportunity of advance testing LeasePlan will be able to assess...
    by at November 15th, 2011 at 12:11 am
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