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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

Toyota to Offer 6 All-New Hybrids by 2012

NEW YORK - A Toyota Motor Co. representative confirmed this week that the automaker plans to introduce six all-new hybrid vehicles worldwide by 2012, CNNMoney.com reported.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

Institute, Toyota Studying Impact of Plug-in Hybrids

BOULDER, CO - The University of Colorado at Boulder's Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) is partnering with Toyota to study the impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHVs) in a "smart grid" environment.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

A123 Systems Opens EV Battery Plant in Mich.

LIVONIA, MI - A123 Systems, a manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, on Sept. 13 held a grand-opening ceremony for what the company said is the largest lithium-ion automotive production facility in North America.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

SoCal Edison Unveils Online 'Plug-in Car Rate Assistant'

ROSEMEAD, CA - Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation's largest electric utilities, has launched www.sce.com/pev -- a new online "plug-in car rate assistant." The Web site is designed to help consumers estimate the cost of fueling an electric vehicle and the impact on their electricity bill.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

Ford Teams With CenterPoint Energy to Prepare for EVs

HOUSTON - Ford Motor Co. said it will collaborate with CenterPoint Energy Inc.'s electric transmission and distribution subsidiary to help prepare the Houston area for the operation of electric vehicles.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

Indiana's 'Project Plug-IN' Previews THINK City EV

PLAINFIELD, IN - Duke Energy employees on Sept. 8 got an advance look at the THINK City plug-in electric vehicle at the company's Plainfield corporate headquarters, helping launch an Indianapolis-based pilot project that aims to make the 'electric commute' a reality.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

South Dakota Tries E30 for Flex-Fuel Vehicles

SIOUX FALLS, SD - South Dakota fleet officials are experimenting with a lower ethanol blend in the state's flex-fuel vehicles in hopes of determining the most cost-effective blend available, the Associated Press reported.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2010

Clean Energy Completes Acquisition of IMW

SEAL BEACH, CA - Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a major natural gas fuel company serving fleets, said it has completed its acquisition of nearly all assets of IMW Industries.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2010

Lexus CT 200h Offers Standard Drive Mode Select with Four Driving Modes

TORRANCE, CA - The all-new 2011 CT 200h premium compact hybrid benefits from a new platform, exclusively developed body, chassis, and Lexus Hybrid Drive engineering applications.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2010

Lexus CT 200h Offers Standard Drive Mode Select with Four Driving Modes

TORRANCE, CA - The all-new 2011 CT 200h premium compact hybrid benefits from a new platform, exclusively developed body, chassis, and Lexus Hybrid Drive engineering applications.

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