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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. penetration, respectively.

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Pike Research projects California, New York and Florida to lead US in PEV sales

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Pike projections of cumulative light duty plug-in electric vehicle sales, 10 largest MSAs by population, 2011-2017. Pike Research has earlier forecasted the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market at the national level in the US, globally, and within world regions and key countries. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.

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Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

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In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6 increase in profits of $4.76

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Junkyard Find: 2008 Mercury Sable, Press Loaner Flashback Edition

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The 2008 Sable was available in just six exterior colors: Light Ice Blue, Dark Ink Blue, Black, Oxford White, Silver Birch and Merlot; it appears that nearly all of them were Dark Ink Blue or Black. Around the time the final new Montegos were being sold, I ended up being recruited by the late Davey G. My press Montego had all black leather.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. vehicles splattered all over YouTube videos Âť most of which are retrofitted Toyota Prius cars Âť this baby is actually what we in the auto industry like to call a Âťlight truck,Âť a category that includes big pickups, vans and SUVs. The 100 m.p.g.

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