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Bankruptcy judge OKs GM sale plan

A bankruptcy judge said late Sunday that General Motors Corp. can sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, clearing the way for the automaker to quickly emerge from bankruptcy protection.

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Related Topix: GMC GM, GMC, Economics News, Bankruptcy, Hybrid Vehicles, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet, Automakers, Pontiac, General Motors

Sun Jul 05, 2009

INAUTONEWS

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid a Car of the Montha for June

Since its introduction earlier this year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered an impressive list of accolades, including the title "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Car in America." Today, the Fusion Hybrid receives another honor as it is named the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" for June.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles

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Slatterz writes "The Tesla Roadster has almost mythical status among electric car enthusiasts.

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Related Topix: Tesla Motors, Startups, Lotus Elise, Lotus

AutoblogGreen

CEO Winterkorn: expect first VW electric vehicle in 2013

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn delivered a speech in Mnich on Friday where he announced that the German giant would release its first electric car in 2013.

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Related Topix: Volkswagen Touareg, Volkswagen, Hybrid Vehicles

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Motoring.co.za

On the circuit: The electric alternatives

The British government has rolled out a 25-million scheme to persuade the population to love, or consider loving, electric cars - "environmentally friendly vehicles" - because they're not all electric; at least one runs on wind-turbine energy.

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AllCarsElectric

Fisker Distinguishes His Company From Tesla, Chevy

Auto Show picture of concept Fisker Karma SEnlarge Photo In the world of electric performance cars, there are two names to know: Fisker and Tesla.

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Related Topix: BMW, Chevrolet Volt, Hybrid Vehicles, Chevrolet

KJRH-TV Tulsa

2010 Toyota Prius Struts Its Stuff

The 2010 Toyota Prius adopts a theme from a revered song: "I'm going to change the way I strut my stuff." In less than a decade, the Prius hybrid automobile has gone from an oddity to an icon.

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Related Topix: Toyota Prius, Hybrid Vehicles, Toyota, Honda Accord, Honda, Chrysler, Mazda 6, Mazda, Chrysler Sebring

Fri Jul 03, 2009

AllCarsElectric

Lightning Plans to Build Two More Electric Car Models

Lightning GT - Britain's electric supercarEnlarge Photo The Lightning GT is a high-end ultraluxury electric car which first debuted in 2008 and is slated to go into production in Spring 2010.

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Wired News

We Drive BMW's Electric Mini E

WHITE PLAINS, New York a ' The BMW Mini E is a solid little electric ride that provides a comfortable, effortless driving experience with all of the usual small-car perks, plus an ultracheap operating cost and a carbon footprint of zero .

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Related Topix: Mini Cooper, Mini, White Plains, NY

AutoblogGreen

Korean e-Zone electric car to be manufactured in Southeast U.S.?

If any car screams "Alabama!" it's the e-Zone electric car pictured above, right? The quirky low speed vehicle is a project of CT&T Co.

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Related Topix: Carolina, AL, South Korea,

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Red-hot Camaro is shining star for struggling Chevrolet, GM

How hot is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? In June, the first full month the Camaro has been on sale, Chevrolet sold 9,320 of them, compared with 7,362 Ford Mustangs.

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Related Topix: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet, Hybrid Vehicles, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, Ford

Jalopnik

From Super Car To CUV: How The Nissan Rogue Got Its Name [That's Not My Name]

Did you know the Nissan Rogue is responsible for funding the development of a cutting edge electric motorcycle? Even more interesting is why.

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Related Topix: Honda Motorcycles, Motorcycles, Autos

Green Car Congress

Renault to Make Kangoo be bop Z.E. Prototype EV Available for Test...

Electric motor and power electronics package for the be bop Z.E. Click to enlarge.

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Related Topix: Renault

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Sympatico Finance

Hitachi to supply lithium-ion batteries to GM for hybrids, sharply boost output capacity

Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. said Thursday it will supply lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles to General Motors Corp.

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Related Topix: GMC, GMC GM, Hybrid Vehicles

Global Auto Systems

Tesla Motors Files Legal Motion to Get Eberhard Lawsuit Dismissed

In the latest volley fired in the battle between Tesla Motors and deposed co-founder Martin Eberhard, Tesla has filed a legal motion through San Mateo County Courts asking to get Eberhard's lawsuit for libel, slander and breach of contract dismissed.

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Related Topix: Tesla Motors, Startups, San Mateo County, CA

San Francisco Chronicle

EPA lets state get tougher on new vehicles

In a major reversal of Bush administration policy, the Environmental Protection Agency's ruling was hailed by California politicians and national environmental groups as a breakthrough in curbing carbon dioxide - a leading contributor to global warming.

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Related Topix: California, California Government, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Warming, Charitable Organizations

City Paper

Maryland Science Center brings electric car rentals to Baltimore

A fleet of electric cars buzzed their way to the Maryland Science Center this week.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Baltimore Metro, Electronics, Computers

Tue Jun 30, 2009

AllCarsElectric

Hydro-Quebec Selected To Join Ford Escape PHEV Trials

Ford's program provides several different companies with a PHEV Escape for a three year test program.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Escape, Hybrid Vehicles

Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

Electric vehicle trials gain traction in UK

Image Gallery A raft of electric vehicle related news from the UK this week with Mitsubishi, Ford, Toyota and BMW all getting a piece of the action.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Ford Focus, Ford, Gadgets

NBC11.com

Move Over, Prius: Meet the Raptor

Raul Atkinson hopes that the all-electric Raptor he built will make a splash at the Marin County Fair.

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Related Topix: Toyota Prius, Hybrid Vehicles, Toyota, Marin County, CA, San Anselmo, CA, San Francisco Metro

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