Posts Tagged ‘Chevy Volt’

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Autotrader Research: High Gas Prices Create Interesting Purchasing Behaviors

Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Ivy Cada

Rick Wainschel, Vice President of Automotive Insights at Autotrader.com, discusses the impact that high gas prices are having on a potential customer’s purchasing habits.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Erected With Solar Panels In Illinois

Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Ben Lack

Curtis Pascarella, Owner of Phillips Chevrolet, discusses why his dealership decided to install a solar powered electric vehicle charging station, the first of its kind[...]

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Plugging Electric Vehicles into the Smart Grid

Posted on September 1st, 2011 by Don Rickey

Today, electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to play an important role in our country’s transition towards a cleaner energy future. The primary advantage of EVs[...]

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Survey Says: US Drivers Warming to EVs

Posted on April 29th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

US consumers have warmed up to the idea of electric vehicles. Mexico's domestic airline conducts its first biofuel powered flight. And premier California golf club installs solar panels.

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The Facebook of Energy Efficiency

Posted on April 7th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

A new site allows users to compete in energy efficiency challenges against one another while sharing tips and experiences. Also, Honeywell's refrigerant gets EPA approval for use in cars.

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Onstar Becoming Portal For Electric Vehicle Energy Management Applications

Posted on February 14th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Nick Pudar, of Onstar, discusses how Onstar’s solution has evolved into a gateway for hybrid and electric vehicle energy management solutions.

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Ford Introduces A New “Green” Car

Posted on February 9th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

A California plan converts wastewater to biofuel. Also, Ford introduces electric car and the DOE funds research for fuel efficient trucks.

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EPA And Chrysler Team Up To Research Hydraulic Hybrid Systems

Posted on January 20th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

DOE gives funding to Native American tribal lands to promote clean energy, South Carolina's first Chevy Volt to hit streets, and green building company joins DOE efforts.

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Chevrolet Volt Wins Green Car of the Year

Posted on November 19th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

The Chevy Volt is not only the Motor Trend Car of the Year, but it has also raked in the award for Green Car of the Year. Also, the DOE has initiated five new smart grid projects to improve the nation's grid.

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Pennsylvania Governor Announces Sustainability Initiatives

Posted on November 17th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Pennsylvania Governor Announces Alternative Energy Agenda Governor Edward Rendell announced that his state will reduce its dependence on foreign oil by over a half-million gallons[...]

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New Electric Cars Might Miss MPG Targets

Posted on October 21st, 2010 by Ben Lack

New electric cars might miss MPG targets General Motors is stepping up to the base, as consumers demand more eco-friendly cars and more miles per[...]

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Chevy Volt Production To Increase 50% & Americans Still Support Offshore Drilling

Posted on August 2nd, 2010 by Ben Lack

Americans still support offshore drilling, the world’s largest wind energy crane reaches N. America, & GM increases its 2012 product of the Chevy Volt.

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Robert Dudley New BP CEO & Chevy Volt MSRP $41,000

Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Ben Lack

BP formally announces senior leadership change, Hawaii receives $177 million loan guarantee for a wind-energy project and what’s it going to cost you to buy[...]

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ExxonMobil Furthers Algae Biofuels Research With New Greenhouse

Posted on July 15th, 2010 by Ben Lack

ExxonMobil furthers algae biofuels research, the Home Star is receiving lots of support, and Chevy offers an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty on their Chevy Volt batteries.

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Uncapped Liability For Companies Responsible For Oil Spills?

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by Ben Lack

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved a new bill that would eliminate the $75m cap on liability arising from offshore spills, Maine, Colorado[...]

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