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May 24, 2013
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Tesla repays loans in dramatic fashion

Like all of its moves, today’s announcement that Tesla had repaid all of its Department of Energy debt, was not without flair. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 23, 2013
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Nissan LEAF passes 25,000 sales volume in U.S.

After the all-electric Nissan LEAF’s best sales month ever in March and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, Nissan LEAF continues to make history by crossing the 25,000 sales threshold, reinforcing LEAF’s position as the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. “From the beginning our goal with LEAF has been to bring affordable, zero-emission transportation …
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May 23, 2013
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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

advertising Li-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. has introduced the new PPA 300-689 Vigor+ Energy Storage System (ESS) as part of its aftermarket and service business strategy. The ESS is designed as a retrofit to replace the nickel metal hydride (NiMH)-based energy storage system currently used in Allison hybrid buses. The system is also suited for …
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May 22, 2013
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BMW and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late …
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May 22, 2013
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The Peugeot Onyx diesel-electric supercar will blast through Goodwood

Leading the lineup of performance Peugeot vehicles at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year will be the uber-awesome Onyx in its first public demonstration dynamic. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 22, 2013
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Volvo Car Group boosts production of V60 PHEV by 90%

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is ramping up production of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid  by 90% to meet demand, especially in Holland, Belgium and Italy. Production at the Torslanda plant in Sweden will be increased continuously from 150 to 282 units per week. All in all, Volvo Cars will produce 7,600 plug-in hybrids in 2013, …
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