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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

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Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion investment, coupled with another $2.4

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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

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Its almost been a religion that its EVs or bust, so lets not fool around with hybrids or hydrogen, says Michael Dunne , CEO of Dunne Insights , a leading analyst of Chinas auto industry. The Ramcharger is whats known as an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. Big players, including Geely Auto and SAIC Motor Corp. ,

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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extended range version includes up to 275 miles of range. It even launched its first electric minivan in China (EM90).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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CyberVan! Li Auto’s Mega MPV launches in China alongside ambitious EV expectations

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Li Auto has officially launched its first-ever battery EV, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) called the Mega. Priced at over RMB 560,000 ($77,800), Li Auto expects the luxury minivan to be a top seller in its segment, contributing to its target of 800,000 vehicles sold this year. Not bad for a glorified minivan.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range. The electric SUV will be available in two powertrains: Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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