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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). To date, the relatively high cost of batteries has kept electric and plug-in vehicles at the fringes of the auto industry. At the end of this article, Prof.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

However, its overall merits are open for debate after a study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel questioned the implied costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His analysis found that the programme is paying nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) By partnering with these two industries. This was starting to hurt because it was one reason for a sudden surge in Toyotas market share."

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Considering the cost of batteries, these are disposable cars. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. I see the technical complexity of hybrids is finally coming home to roost at Toyota, which has superb engineering. Uncharacteristically, Toyota is blaming this on the floormats!! They will not meet my needs.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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This stockholder proposal is proposed by Landry Purcell, who’s representative Dr. Devra Davis has prepared a pre-recorded message Devra Davis: I am Devra Davis, founder of Environmental Health Trust. Brandon Erhart: Thank you, Dr. Davis. Our board has recommended against for the reasons set forth in the proxy.

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