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4/26/2009

Toyota to produce, sell hybrid Camry in China - Marketwatch

Toyota to produce, sell hybrid Camry in China - Marketwatch
, , ) will introduce the gasoline-electric powered Camry sedan in China "in the near future," highlighting the company's efforts to boost its sales in the major auto market with its leading hybrid gas-sipping technology. "There will be no future
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Vermonters test new ways to fuel cars - Burlington Free Press
As Burlington lawyer John Kassel drove his electric car around town during $4-a-gallon gasoline prices last summer, people would stop him to ask, “Where can I get one of those?” The answer was: You can’t. But that answer is likely to change
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4/22/2009

Toyota Is Urged to Speed Up Its Hybrid Production Plans - Wall Street Journal

SHANGHAI -- A Toyota Motor Corp. official said the Japanese auto maker may need to consider bringing forward its original target of producing hybrid versions of all its models by 2020 because of rising interest in fuel-efficient cars. "I believe read more-->

No one will ever mistake U.S. Senator Mel Martinez for a tree hugging hippie. But the Senator, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, turned the capital a little bit greener today when he brought some hybrid cars to the capital. The cars came from read more-->

4/18/2009

Recharging Detroit - CNN Money

EnerDel plans to build batteries for hybrid and electric cars. At its Indiana factory are (from left) COO Naoki Ota; Charles Gassenheimer, who heads parent company Ener1; CTO Peter Novak; and CEO Ulrik Grape. (Fortune Magazine) -- After years of read more-->

4/15/2009

Michigan bets big on batteries: $300M in tax credits to spur new jobs - The Detroit News

Michigan bets big on batteries: $300M in tax credits to spur new jobs - The Detroit News

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Michigan bets big on batteries: $300M in tax credits to spur new jobs
The Detroit News, MI
Lansing -- Michigan hopes to become the nation's leader in manufacturing of lithium ion batteries for electric and hybrid cars after awarding $300 million in tax credits Tuesday that are expected to eventually create more than 6600 jobs. ...
Battery projects could recharge Detroit 3 Detroit Free Press
Mich. to announce tax breaks for battery makers Chicago Tribune
Mich. hopes battery tax breaks attract fed dollars San Jose Mercury News
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GT Legend Automotive Announces Performance Electric Driveshaft Set ... - MarketWatch (press release)

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GT Legend Automotive Announces Performance Electric Driveshaft Set ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Hybrid cars today cost more to produce than similar non-hybrid models. While some consumers will pay more for electric cars even if they don't make it up in fuel savings, most won't, due to the lack of appearance and appeal. ...
China gears up for green cars push Shanghai Daily
Mitsubishi electric car in fast lane Peoria Journal Star
In Defense of the Electric Vehicle American Thinker
Siliconrepublic.com - All Cars Electric
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4/12/2009

Flying Cars: An Idea Whose Time Has Never Come - New York Times


Flying Cars: An Idea Whose Time Has Never Come
New York Times, United States
The hybrid came apart in midair, killing Smolinski and his pilot, Harold Blake. “There have been 104 flying cars,” said John Brown, chief editor of the Web site Roadable Times, “and none have been practical.” Mr. Brown, who has identified 26 distinct ...
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At a Subdued Auto Show, Car Talk Mixes With Concern for an Ailing ...
New York Times, United States
They make good cars. I want to see what they’re up to because I hope they can pull out of this.” Mr. Leonardo said he was impressed by the new Camaro and hybrid models from GM, but he could not resist venturing over to a display from a foreign car ...
Video: Automobiles: The 2009 New York Auto Show - NYTimes.com/Video NYTimes
Hybrids are stars of low-fi New York International Auto Show New York Daily News
Green, not greenbacks in the air at the New York Auto Show DVICE
Charleston Post Courier - Gearlog
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4/08/2009

Key Nevada panel backs green energy-related bills - Forbes

Key Nevada panel backs green energy-related bills - Forbes
Proposals dealing with hybrid cars, energy-efficiency standards and solar power were among green energy bills endorsed by a key Nevada Senate committee. The bills endorsed by the Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee on Tuesday are part
Source: www.forbes.com

4/04/2009

China vies to be leader in electric cars - CNET News

China vies to be leader in electric cars - CNET News
TIANJIN, China--Chinese leaders have adopted a plan aimed at turning the country into one of the leading producers of hybrid and all-electric vehicles within three years, and making it the world leader in electric cars and buses after that. The goal
Source: news.cnet.com