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DUECO Inc., in conjunction with Odyne Corp., is the FIRST to offer a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) digger derrick. A common piece of equipment used to dig holes and set electric poles by utility companies, the Derrick PHEV reduces fuel consumption, eliminates onsite engine emissions, and onsite engine noise. [...] Waukesha, WI, September 21, 2008 –(PR.com)– DUECO, Inc., a final-stage manufacturer of utility trucks, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 16th, 2008 in Washington, D.C regarding the benefits of Plug-In Hybrid medium and heavy-duty trucks and the need for government support of research, investment, and consumer incentives to accelerate deployment. Waukesha, WI, September 21, 2008 –(PR.com)– DUECO, Inc., a final-stage manufacturer of utility trucks, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 16th, 2008 in Washington, D.C regarding the benefits of Plug-In Hybrid medium and heavy-duty trucks and the need for government support of research, investment, and consumer incentives to accelerate deployment. [...] For months, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has been touting the potential of plug-in hybrid vehicles and pushing for legislation to incentivize them. For months, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has been touting the potential of plug-in hybrid vehicles and pushing for legislation to incentivize them. Plug-ins are cleaner and cheaper. But a new coalition is not waiting for Detroit to take notice; they’ve got their own plan. Plug-ins are cleaner and cheaper. But a new coalition is not waiting for Detroit to take notice; they’ve got their own plan. The 1960s produced a race to the Moon. Could this decade mark the start of a race for the best gas mileage? There’s been ample evidence over the last few days. And it all points to 2010 as a landmark year for the electric car. The 1960s produced a race to the Moon. Could this decade mark the start of a race for the best gas mileage? There’s been ample evidence over the last few days. And it all points to 2010 as a landmark year for the electric car. DETROIT (CNNMoney.com) — The applause hasn’t died down for the new Chevrolet Volt, but General Motors is already planning where the technology for this new electric car can go next. DETROIT (CNNMoney.com) — The applause hasn’t died down for the new Chevrolet Volt, but General Motors is already planning where the technology for this new electric car can go next. A study has uncovered significant consumer demand for energy efficient technologies in the automotive sector in Europe and comparison research in the United States mimics this trend, according toHarris Interactive ( News – Alert). A study has uncovered significant consumer demand for energy efficient technologies in the automotive sector in Europe and comparison research in the United States mimics this trend, according toHarris Interactive ( News – Alert). We began sending items to CalCars-News subscribers on March 1, 2005,when we could see what was starting to happen — a tidal wave of news coverage and broad public interest about our first PHEV conversion of a Prius, the birth of an aftermarket conversion industry and stirrings from so many new and unexpected constituencies as people asked, “Why can’t we have these cars?” We began sending items to CalCars-News subscribers on March 1, 2005,when we could see what was starting to happen — a tidal wave of news coverage and broad public interest about our first PHEV conversion of a Prius, the birth of an aftermarket conversion industry and stirrings from so many new and unexpected constituencies as people asked, “Why can’t we have these cars?” [...] Mitsubishi Motors today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Iceland that will allow the company to begin fleet-testing its i MiEV electric concept car with Iceland’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. Mitsubishi Motors today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Iceland that will allow the company to begin fleet-testing its i MiEV electric concept car with Iceland’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. Chrysler LLC said Friday it is preparing to reveal some of its future plans to its dealers next week, and one dealer said they’ll get a look at the next-generation electric vehicles the automaker is developing. Chrysler LLC said Friday it is preparing to reveal some of its future plans to its dealers next week, and one dealer said they’ll get a look at the next-generation electric vehicles the automaker is developing. Lithium ion battery is the technology of choice for Lithium ion battery is the technology of choice for [...] At present, Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturing companies are At present, Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturing companies are [...] A future full of electric cars will have the U.S. less dependent on foreign oil, but it’ll be more dependent than ever on its own domestic energy infrastructure. That’s just one of the issues Google and GE have addressed with a new partnership in which both companies will attempt to tackle the technological and political challenges of smartening up the nationwide power grid. A future full of electric cars will have the U.S. less dependent on foreign oil, but it’ll be more dependent than ever on its own domestic energy infrastructure. That’s just one of the issues Google and GE have addressed with a new partnership in which both companies will attempt to tackle the technological and political challenges of smartening up the nationwide power grid. [...] We are certain to get a redesigned Prius after it debuts in Detroit in 2009, and after that, the rumormill indicates that a smaller hybrid model is on the way that would more closely compete with the new Honda Insight. We are certain to get a redesigned Prius after it debuts in Detroit in 2009, and after that, the rumormill indicates that a smaller hybrid model is on the way that would more closely compete with the new Honda Insight. The credit kicks off at $3,000, and for every kilowatt hour of the battery over 5 kwh, it goes up $200, to a maximum of $5,000. That means the Chevy Volt — at 16 kwh — would get a total tax credit of $5,000. No other automaker has officially announced a plug-in electric vehicle for sale in the U.S. The credit kicks off at $3,000, and for every kilowatt hour of the battery over 5 kwh, it goes up $200, to a maximum of $5,000. That means the Chevy Volt — at 16 kwh — would get a total tax credit of $5,000. No other automaker has officially announced a plug-in electric vehicle for sale in the U.S. [...] The result: A car that breaks a once-unimaginable fuel efficiency barrier and delivers 100 miles per gallon. The spare battery costs less than 75 cents to charge and gives the plug-in Prius about a 35-mile range solely on electric power, making gasoline optional on short commutes. Retrofitting Priuses has become a full-time occupation for the Advanced Vehicle Research Center. The result: A car that breaks a once-unimaginable fuel efficiency barrier and delivers 100 miles per gallon. The spare battery costs less than 75 cents to charge and gives the plug-in Prius about a 35-mile range solely on electric power, making gasoline optional on short commutes. Retrofitting Priuses has become a full-time occupation for the Advanced Vehicle Research Center. [...] According to Tesla’s chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers. According to Tesla’s chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers. State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the largest electric power transmission and distribution company in the world, has instructed its subsidiaries to speed up construction of electric car charging stations in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and other large cities in the country, said xinhuanet.com today. State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the largest electric power transmission and distribution company in the world, has instructed its subsidiaries to speed up construction of electric car charging stations in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and other large cities in the country, said xinhuanet.com today. General Motors unveiled the production model of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric car this morning to celebrate its centennial, saying it had “reinvented the automobile” for the next 100 years. General Motors unveiled the production model of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric car this morning to celebrate its centennial, saying it had “reinvented the automobile” for the next 100 years. Work commenced at the site of a $175 million electric car factory in Franklin, Kentucky, according to officials for Integrity Automotive, a joint venture to expand electric vehicle manufacturing in the USA for ZAP. Work commenced at the site of a $175 million electric car factory in Franklin, Kentucky, according to officials for Integrity Automotive, a joint venture to expand electric vehicle manufacturing in the USA for ZAP. Periodic demonstrations at Toyota HQ in Torrance and at local Toyota and other car dealers demanding the resumption of RAV4-EV production. Periodic demonstrations at Toyota HQ in Torrance and at local Toyota and other car dealers demanding the resumption of RAV4-EV production. A Dutch Startup Has Found A Promising Niche: Fleets Of Battery-Powered Light Commercial Vehicles For Short-Range City Deliveries A Dutch Startup Has Found A Promising Niche: Fleets Of Battery-Powered Light Commercial Vehicles For Short-Range City Deliveries Gas-powered hybrid vehicles are hot right now, but Southwest Florida officials already are planning for the next evolution in automotive technology — plug-in electric hybrids — and how it will be fueled. Gas-powered hybrid vehicles are hot right now, but Southwest Florida officials already are planning for the next evolution in automotive technology — plug-in electric hybrids — and how it will be fueled. The vehicle is a compact six-seater that looks like an uncluttered mix of a Renault Scenic and a Citroen Picasso. It is due to make its global debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Price is about The vehicle is a compact six-seater that looks like an uncluttered mix of a Renault Scenic and a Citroen Picasso. It is due to make its global debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Price is about The lengthening lead Japan’s auto makers hold in securing supplies of advanced batteries to power the next generation of automobiles has become a rallying point for the U.S. auto industry in seeking at least $25 billion in government loans. The lengthening lead Japan’s auto makers hold in securing supplies of advanced batteries to power the next generation of automobiles has become a rallying point for the U.S. auto industry in seeking at least $25 billion in government loans. On September 26, we will watch the first presidential debate of this election. On September 26, we will watch the first presidential debate of this election. • Tiny particles of air pollution and black carbon, a marker for traffic exhaust fumes, may adversely affect heart function among heart attack survivors. • Tiny particles of air pollution and black carbon, a marker for traffic exhaust fumes, may adversely affect heart function among heart attack survivors. Political and business heavyweights are rolling out the green carpet in hopes of convincing a Chinese electric car manufacturer to set up shop in the Portland area. Political and business heavyweights are rolling out the green carpet in hopes of convincing a Chinese electric car manufacturer to set up shop in the Portland area.
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