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Jun 12, 2013
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Hyundai CEO Krafcik confirms electric vehicle for US – sort of

While Hyundai has long made their intention known to avoid following the industry trend of calling on electric vehicles, CEO John Krafcik recently posted a comment on Twitter confirming that the Korean automaker will eventually market a full electric vehicle here in the US – although we don’t know when or what that vehicle might …
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Jun 9, 2013
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Green Car Congress: CTC awarded $15M increase on Air Force Research Lab contract for plug-in vehicle work

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been awarded a $ 15-million increase on an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded in June 2009 and had an original ceiling value of $ 98 million. The ceiling has been raised to $ 113 million to accommodate new work for …
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Jun 6, 2013
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Ford hybrid vehicle sales break full-year record in first 5 months of 2013

Ford Motor Company bested its previous full-year hybrid sales record in just the first five months of 2013, driven by the product strength of its new electrified vehicle lineup including Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford C-MAX Energi, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi, as well as Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford beat its previous full-year hybrid …
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May 19, 2013
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Nissan and CarCharging to Expand Electric Vehicle Quick Charger Network

Nissan and Car Charging Group, a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. CarCharging and Nissan will work together to determine the placement of the chargers, which is expected to be in …
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May 9, 2013
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Mission Motors teases highest performance electric vehicle ever

Coming June 3, Mission Motors promises to unveil the most advanced production motorcycle, that will also be the highest performance electric vehicle in existence. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Apr 14, 2013
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Oregon moves to expand electric vehicle charging network, using state property

A measure in the Oregon Legislature, SB536, would allow state agencies to install EV charging stations on state property, for public use. Pinboard (MacAaron)