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Mar 28, 2013
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Mercedes launching B-Class Electric Drive in 2014, starting in the U.S.

The Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive features a drive train designed by Tesla Motors, luxury features you’d expect from Mercedes, and is due to go on sale in early 2014. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Feb 27, 2013
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Renault releases details of ZOE electric car ahead of launching sales in March

The Renault ZOE could be a game changing electric car thanks to a low price and fast charging system. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Oct 28, 2012
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Green Car Congress: GM Korea launching electric Spark in 2013

GM Korea plans to begin production of the battery-electric Chevrolet Spark minicar in 2013; the vehicle will be sold domestically as well as exported, including to the US. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Sep 9, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles …
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Jul 24, 2012
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Hino Trucks class 5 cab-over launching in U.S.

advertising Hino Trucks new Class 5 195 and 195h COE trucks will be arriving at qualified Hino dealerships across the country this fall. Available with a Diesel (195) or Diesel-Electric Hybrid (195h) powertrain, the 19,500 GVW trucks feature 210 HP and 440 lb-ft of torque from Hino’s 5-liter J05E Series engine. The first diesel cab-over …
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Jul 2, 2012
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Honda Fit EV launching in California and Oregon next month

The 2013 Honda Fit EV will be available for lease in California and Oregon beginning July 20, 2012, expanding to the east coast in 2013. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)