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Netherlands based Detroit Electric is actively seeking dealers in the U.S. to market and sell the companies upcoming electric vehicles.
Detroit Electric plans to take Proton Holdings Bhd vehicles...
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$100 Million in Tax Credits Available for Michigan Battery ManufacturersOn Tuesday, the State of Michigan with support from Gov. Jennifer Granholm and under the guidance of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board will select 3 companies that manufacture advanced battery cells to receive $100 million each in state tax credits. The funding will come from a program...
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Toyota Posts First Impression Videos of 2010 PriusThe Toyota Prius is the best selling hybrid vehicle of all time. The next generation 2010 Prius is scheduled for release in May. But for those that can't wait until then to get an inside look at the Prius, Toyota has made videos available for viewing. Maybe you missed the Prius at the auto...
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ZENN EV for Less Than $10,000The Canadian car company ZENN is offering a deal through the end of June to sell their neighborhood electric vehicle the LSV for less than $10,000. Before you jump on this deal, remember a neighborhod EV has limited range and limited speed capabilities. The ZENN LSV is capable of reaching...
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Toyota Launches Certified Used Hybrid ProgramToyota has decided to extend their certified used car program to include hybrid models. Their new slogan for their certified used hybrid campaign, "The best new hybrids make the best used hybrids." Toyota's certified used car program has been around for more than a decade and now will extend to...
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Fisker Announces Low Cost Model to Compete With Volt, Model SFisker Automotive plans to introduce a lower cost model that may bring competition to the upcoming Volt and Tesla Model S. Fisker's current upcoming models include the Karma and Karma S, with a base price on the Karma starting at $87,900. When the Chevy Volt hits the market, it is expected to be...
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GM and Daewoo's combined efforts on next generation cars comes together in a group they refer to GMDAT. Their combined efforts were shown at the Seoul Auto Show.
The Chevy Volt along with a...
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Coming to U.S. SoonMitsubishi has decided to pull the trigger on the i-MiEV and will export it to the U.S. market. This announcement has been long awaited and even expected by many in the industry. The i-MiEV was on display and available for test drives at the North American International Auto Show in January as...
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EV Innovations Releases 2 Plug Ins at New York Auto ShowEV Innovations released two distinctly different plug in EVs at the New York Auto Show. The first vehicle, the Inizio EVS aims squarely at the Tesla Roadster. According to EV Innovations, the Inizio will be capable of reaching speeds up to 170 mph and cruise up to 200 miles on a single...
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GM and Daewoo Prepare Launch of Volt Fleet in South Korea
A test fleet of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt will be released in the South Korean market in 2011. Through GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Co., GM plans to introduce 10 Chevy Volts to South Korea as part of a product demonstration and feasibility program. The Chevy Volt was on display at the auto...
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GM and Segway Introduce P.U.M.A. Project at New York Auto ShowAt the New York Auto Show, GM and Segway released their combined efforts on a project called PUMA. Together they released a prototype vehicle that they believe could signify the future of transportation. P.U.M.A. stands for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility. The project was to build a...
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Mercedes Hybrid Gets 80% Better MPG Than Gasoline VersionWhat is the benefit of making a hybrid version of a large luxury vehicle such as the S Class Mercedes Benz? The benefit is significant fuel savings over its gasoline powered counterpart. The fuel savings is more significant than one might first think. For comparison purposes, the lowest priced...
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With the rise of the electric and hybrid vehicle comes the ever increasing demand to supply batteries capable of providing propulsion for the vehicles of the future. Once again, the U.S. is falling...
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Delphi to Supply Hybrid Components to Chinese AutomakerDelphi, a Tier 1 auto supplier, announced plans to supply hybrid components to Chinese automaker SAIC. Delphi, previously a part of GM, plans to supply Shanghai Auto SAIC with all of the necessary powertrain components for upcoming mild hybrids developed in the next few years by the Chinese...
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Japan to Offer Subsidies to Hybrid BuyersJapan is expected to follow the U.S. and offer subsidies to buyers of hybrid vehicles. According to reports from the Nikkei newspaper in Japan, the country is considering giving up to $2,991 in subsidies to those that purchase hybrids and other low emission vehicles. The move by the Japanese...
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Mazda Picks Diesel over HybridA while back we informed you that Mazda had no intentions of bringing a hybrid to the U.S. market, surprisingly, that info has not changed. Instead of hybrids, Mazda announced that they will bring a diesel to the U.S. market. What is Mazda thinking? Mazda's senior vice president of research and...
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Daimler Looks for Additional Battery SuppliersDaimler is currently seeking additional partners to build and supply advanced batteries for their upcoming electric vehicles. Daimler recently announced that they would work with the German company Evonik on EV production. The alliance with Evonik will provide as much as half of Evonik's Li-Tec...
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China Aims to Be on Top in Hybrid and EV VehiclesWith the Chinese government pushing Chinese automakers to make more fuel efficient vehicles to help reduce smog and pollution in China, the automakers have responded by stating that they plan to lead worldwide production of hybrid and electric vehicles by 2012. The Chinese automakers believe that...
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With the shrinking automotive sales market, hybrids have stood their ground and increased their overall market share.
Many reports will draw on the fact that hybrid sales did indeed decline so far...
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Tesla CEO To Refund Buyers if Company Goes UnderCar buyers today fear the worst. What would happen if you purchased a new vehicle from General Motors only to learn tomorrow that they declared bankruptcy and will not honor warranty claims and will not be able to provide parts to fix your vehicle? The federal government vows that they will...
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Th!nk City EVs Test Program Underway in AustriaAccording to Th!nk Global, the first group of Th!nk City electric cars have been delivered to the government of Austria as part of a nationwide testing program. The programs primary focus is to determine the impact of electrical charging systems on the nation's power grid. The Austrian government...
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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid UpdateThough we have previously reported on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid in this article http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1018775_2010-porsche-cayenne-s-hybrid-one-fast-powerful-and-green-suv there are a few updates available at this point. The 2011 Cayenne Hybrid is still a long way from...
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GE No Longer Funding Tesla MotorsIn a recent interview with Car and Driver magazine, Tesla CEO Elon Musk leaked news that GE would invest funds into Tesla Motors. The news spread quickly. It seemed as though Tesla, who has been in and out of financial trouble constantly, had finally secured a source for some funding. But...
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Porsche Panamera Sedan Hybrid Expected in 2011In a striking move, Porsche has made a four door car. Porsche, synonymous with performance and 2 door coupes, will be releasing the 4 door Porsche Panamera in 2010. Porsche, releasing a four door does not make news for a web site devoted to electric vehicles. However, just when you thought...
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