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August 9, 2009 - August 15, 2009 Archives

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Electric car future may power a charging industry

11:56 AM Thu, Aug 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

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......

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 Tags  Electric cars   Electric charging stations  

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The palaver over the Chevrolet Volt's fuel rating

11:04 AM Thu, Aug 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

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......

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 Tags  Chevrolet Volt   electric car   General Motors   Nissan  

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Backseat Driver: Can GM get the word out on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?

11:04 AM Thu, Aug 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

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......

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 Tags  Buick LaCrosse CXS   China   Dan Neil   General Motors   L.A. Times  

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Ford Moves to Increase Production

10:24 AM Thu, Aug 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

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......

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GM says Volt to get 230 miles per gallon in city

9:04 AM Tue, Aug 11, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

DETROIT -- General Motors said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than......

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 Tags  Alternative energy   General Motors   Volt  

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