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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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GM investing $449M in Hamtramck and Brownstown for next-gen electrification; vehicles and batteries

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In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. billion invested in Michigan-based facilities alone. This includes more than $2.8

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GM Invests $336M In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt

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General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint.

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Green and Connected: CAR White Paper Explores Interaction of Vehicle Communications and Electrification of Powertrains

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The purpose of the paper (which Richard Wallace, CAR’s Director Transportation Systems Analysis Group announced during a session exploring the same topic at the Business of Plugging In 2010 conference in Detroit) is threefold. Tags: Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid.

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GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

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These include the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Buick Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle and the Baojun E100 electric vehicle—all of which have been introduced in China within the past 12 months. China is playing a key role in the company’s strategy. In China, OnStar already has more than a million customers.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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Ford transformed its Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) in Wayne, Mich., Ford transformed its Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) in Wayne, Mich., MAP is now producing plug-in hybrids, hybrids, EcoBoost, and full battery electrics for the global marketplace—all from the same assembly line. Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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