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NewsJune 9, 2011

Ford to Offer Only Hybrid Versions of C-MAX

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Ford changed its plans for its C-MAX vehicles, dropping the gasoline-only seven-passenger version, to focus on two five-passenger hybrid models.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Chrysler Delivers Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recently delivered the first of a demonstration fleet of Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup trucks to municipal officials in Yuma, Ariz.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Volt Draws NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

DETROIT – General Motors said its 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

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NewsJune 7, 2011

Quantum Receives Fleet Contract from Dow Chemical

IRVINE, CA -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. said it has received a contract to deliver more than 100 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles powered by Dow Kokam lithium-ion battery technology to the Dow Chemical Co.

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NewsMay 31, 2011

Remy Reaches Supply Agreement With Odyne Systems

PENDLETON, IN - Remy Electric Motors LLC, a manufacturer of advanced electric propulsion motors, and Odyne Systems LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, have signed a long-term motor supply agreement.

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NewsMay 31, 2011

Hertz EV Initiative Expands to Washington, D.C

WASHINGTON – The Hertz Corp. said it is expanding the company’s global EV initiative to Washington, D.C., adding all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles such as the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf to its Union Station fleet.

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NewsMay 31, 2011

Ford: Research Led to EV Charge Port Placement

DEARBORN, MI – When owners of the Ford Focus Electric or C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid charge up their cars, they’ll walk over to the left front area of the car. According to Ford, the decision to place the charge port there was the result of much research.

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NewsMay 24, 2011

Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost

DETROIT – General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan.

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NewsMay 17, 2011

GM to Open Electric Motors Plant in 2013

WHITE MARSH, MD – General Motors said its electric motor plant near Baltimore, set to open in 2013, will be the first by a major U.S. automaker that’s dedicated to making the critical components for vehicle electrification.

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NewsMay 17, 2011

Quantum Develops Plug-In Hybrid Version of Ford F-150

IRVINE, CA - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. said it has developed a new plug-in hybrid version of the Ford F-150 pickup truck and will be providing the vehicle directly to fleet customers.

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