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	Should the Volt have direct mechanical drive of the wheels? We still don’t know whether the GM engineers made the right decisions, but this is some of the thinking.		Here’s an idea for a bus so big you can drive through it China imagines everything.
	Prius sales drop 30%, but Toyota is happy with that Remember cash for clunkers?	Other news: Plug-In 2010: Stakeholder, industry reactions to GM’s Volt pricing strategy – it’s a lease thing World Bank report: food vs. fuel debate was overblown Video: Fully Charged’s Robert Llewellyn drives the Nissan Leaf

AutoblogGreen for 08.05.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Demand for Fisker Karma reported to be “very strong.” Um… ok… 3,000 pre-orders for a car that doesn’t exist yet is good, but is it “very strong?”		GM Ventures invests in Bright Automotive for strategic partnership For $5m, GM gets second Volt-like powertrain.
	2011 Chevrolet Volt can run on regular gas Premium still preferred, though.	Other news: Ford tweaks Super Duty software to boost fuel economy by another 2% California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project gets $5M boost, total funds now stand at $9.1M Forbes brings the plug-in hate to the Chevy Volt

AutoblogGreen for 08.04.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Report: Audi CEO confirms plans for mass-produced electric city car Should be here within five years.		Toyota looking for biggest fan to celebrate Prius’ 10th anniversary He better have a Facebook account.
	More evidence that Nissan is confident of all-electric Leaf’s financial viability Chris Paine says so.	Other news: Ford applies for patent on non-electric plug-in vehicle Report: UK’s $7,800 ultra-low carbon vehicle incentive limited to first 8,600 takers Ford’s Nancy Gioia talks up company’s electrified vehicle plans

AutoblogGreen for 08.03.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Maker Faire Detroit 2010: Power Racing Series As grassroots as it gets.		GM will increase Volt production by 50% – to 45,000 units – in 2012 GM says it’s an increase, but we’d also heard 60,000 a few years ago.
	Obama drives the Volt… all of 10 feet He still needed permission from the Secret Service.	Other news: Maker Faire Detroit 2010: Big Dog quadricycle Report: Large SUV segment outpacing small car sales growth in America Video: GM releases short clip touting Volt’s superiority over other electric vehicles

AutoblogGreen for 08.02.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Video: Elon Musk chats it up on Colbert Report Stephen makes a funny.		Plug-In 2010: Drive Oregon chills with Arcimoto Pulse, Barefoot Motors ATV Three wheels, $17,500.
	Surprise! New York cabbies prefer Crown Vics to hybrids One cabbie said, “I don’t like the hybrids… Mechanics charge an arm and a leg for them.”	Other news: Recycling gone wild: turn your VW Jetta TDI into a Smyth Performance G3F BMW reportedly banned from claiming zero-emissions in ads UK approves $7,800 incentive for ultra-low carbon vehicles

AutoblogGreen for 07.30.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Plug-In 2010: Bill Nye, Chelsea Sexton return for public night panel Who loves electric cars? These folks.		2011 Chevrolet Volt requires… premium gas? Yup. What else would you put in a $41,000 car?
	Is the Toyota Prius’ history a way to predict the Chevy Volt’s long-term value? The question can only be answered by knowing about the batteries.	Other news: Plug-in 2010: GM talks details about the Volt’s $41,000 price tag Plug-In 2010: Evatran’s Plugless Power parking block puts proximity charging under your car Production of Nissan Leaf battery pack now underway in Japan

AutoblogGreen for 07.29.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	2011 Chevrolet Volt to be priced at $41,000, $350/month lease for 36 months Time to pony up?		EPA sticker values for 2011 Volt likely to be interim, updated in 2012-13 The EPA’s only had four+ years to figure this out. Why rush?
	Plug-in 2010: Nissan announces Leaf rollout plans, 8-year battery warranty Details are the same as the Volt’s numbers, which is interesting.	Other news: Automotive X-Prize: finalists announced, X-Tracer now last team standing in Tandem class Plug-in 2010: Nissan says “we are very comfortable” with Leaf battery warranty level Opponents of E15 ethanol blend launch campaign calling for more testing

AutoblogGreen for 07.28.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Report: Nissan considers relaunching 200SX as a fuel-efficient, affordable fastback Will Nissan introduce an efficient, budget-friendly fastback? Please.		PICC’s latest converted plug-in Prius boasts 40-mile electric range, 245 mpg A 12.5 kWh li-ion battery helps with the electric drive part.
	BYD misses the mark, hybrid and electric future called into question Announcements that go nowhere seem to be par for the course.	Other news: General Motors to announce Chevy Volt pricing/ordering on Tuesday Report: U.S. House Committee considers 20% reduction in ethanol subsidy Report: China to require mild hybrid technology on all new vehicles by 2012

AutoblogGreen for 07.27.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Automotive X-Prize: Finals Stage heats up as Edison2 tries to stay cool with ice Competition is the mother of creativity.		Automotive X-Prize: TW4XP evolves human-hybrid Twike three-wheeler for competition It stands for “three-wheeler for X-Prize,” after all.
	600 Chevrolet dealers sign up for Volt certification This is just for the initial markets, btw.	Other news: Automotive X-Prize: results from Finals Stage, week one – Amp, Spira, Tata and Tango are out Surprised? Zenn Motors stock not so hot after tie-up with EEStor Nikkei column urges Japanese automakers to drop hybrids, focus on EVs instead

AutoblogGreen for 07.26.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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	Chelsea Sexton: Nissan Leaf uses information as gateway drug Ask someone who’s driven one.		GM changes the design of the shift lever on the Chevrolet Volt The “production” version was cool but impractical, apparently.
	Automotive X-Prize: Where it’s at today It’s not going to be easy to hit the 100 mpge target.	Other news: A glass of water a day can help keep your fuel consumption at bay Report: Ex-GM worker accused of stealing hybrid secrets Infiniti M hybrid gets new steering and brake systems

AutoblogGreen for 07.23.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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