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Traction Action

Plug In Partners

T his week's meeting of the Electric Drive Transportation Association in Washington was accompanied by some significant announcements. Plug-in vehicles would combine today’s new electric-flex fuel (gas and/or biofuels such as ethanol) hybrid technology with a larger battery that could be recharged by plugging it into a standard wall sockets.

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Ford Edge Follows

Plug In Partners

Ford is now getting the word out that the Ford Edge crossover platform gives the company "the ultimate in flexibility in researching advanced propulsion technology" and thus could easily use a small gasoline or downsized diesel engine in lieu of the fuel cell. News Summary I Sign the On Line Petition more news HOME

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

&# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. “I want the Leaf to succeed.

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Toyota Plug In

Plug In Partners

Japan and Europe by 2010 , under a widespread "green" strategy outlined today.The ecological gas-electric vehicles, which can be recharged from a home electrical outlet , will target leasing customers, Toyota Motor Corp. How should policymakers in Washington, D.C., The list of attendees includes Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.);

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DOE Funds PHEVs

Plug In Partners

DOE to Provide up to $14 Million to Develop Advanced Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. This research aims to find solutions to improving battery performance so vehicles can deliver up to 40 miles of electric range without recharging. What's New Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME

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Earth Policy Institute Joins

Plug In Partners

It is time for Plan B , time to build a new economy and a new world." So writes Lester Brown , President of the Washington-based Earth Policy Institute , a member of the Plug in Partners Coalition. gasoline use by an additional 20 per cent, for a total reduction of 70 per cent. Sign the On Line Petition more news

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment. Click to enlarge. With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5

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