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THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

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(AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. The FT-CH concept.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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Boston-Power is bringing to the transportation industry a game-changing lithium-ion battery that delivers unmatched levels of high energy density, safety, low cost, fast charge and environmental sustainability. We’re thrilled to add him to our team. —Bob Purcell. The company says it has had zero field failures so far.).

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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The e-Golf (“Das e-Auto” earlier post ), the Volkswagen brand’s second series production battery-electric vehicle after the e-up!, Now, however, given all the market drivers facing the auto industry (regulations, fossil fuel availability, societal changes, etc.), Hinze is the engineer in charge of the rollout of the e-Golf and e-up!).

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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At the plant, Ford and United Auto Workers are developing modern new operating practices to ensure high quality and even greater efficiency. It is about skilled and motivated teams working together in new ways to create the future of automobile manufacturing in the United States. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.

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Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive?

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Extra charges may not be too high, and the top auto insurers typically offer competitive rates for comprehensive coverage. The deductible on your auto insurance policy. Rates for automobile insurance are determined partly by the number of claims paid out for vehicles in the same category. Evidence of prior claims.

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Volkswagen & Audi to pay >$14.7B in US to settle 2.0L diesel emissions case; $2B of that to promote ZEVs

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If approved by the Court, this will be the largest consumer auto industry class action settlement in US history. liter vehicle free of charge, with extended warranties and “lemon law” protections. Volkswagen will be prohibited from re-selling in the US or abroad any vehicle that does not receive an approved emissions modification.

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