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Electric car future may power a charging industry
A big roll-out of charging stations could come in about six months said Kristen Helsel, director of electric vehicles at AeroVironment, according to Reuters. "What's really important is we go in before the cars, but not a whole lot before...
August 13, 2009 11:56 am
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The palaver over the Chevrolet Volt's fuel rating
General Motors caused a stir Monday with the bold announcement that its gas-hybrid Chevrolet Volt, which is scheduled to hit the road in a couple of years, will get the equivalent of 230 miles to the gallon. There is no...
August 13, 2009 11:04 am
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Backseat Driver: Can GM get the word out on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
General Motors is making a push to get on top of the quality curve with its new range of products and Pulitzer-prize winning Los Angeles Times auto writer Dan Neil thinks the company has a winner with its new Buick...
August 13, 2009 11:04 am
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Ford Moves to Increase Production
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford will increase its production significantly in the fourth quarter to meet the higher demand from the government's "cash-for-clunkers" program, according to The New York Times. Ford said Thursday that it would add shifts and increase overtime...
August 13, 2009 10:24 am
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GM says Volt to get 230 miles per gallon in city
DETROIT -- General Motors said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius, according to The Associated...
August 11, 2009 9:04 am
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