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The lab is planning to expand its testing facilities for hybrid cars to include electric-powered trucks, and it is continuing to emphasize basic research on advanced lithium batteries. But it wont be easy. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Automakers offer new electric cars at Frankfurt Sep 15, 2009
He said Toyota has already built its 2 millionth hybrid car this year an important link in the electric car chain while Daimlers Mercedes S400, the only German hybrid on the market so far, has built less than 200 of the cars to date. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
The week ahead Sep 14, 2009
As well as an array of new plug-in hybrid cars and other greener motors, Rolls-Royce will unveil its new Ghost, an entry-level model costing a mere 165,000 ($275,000). But much of the trade talk will centre on the recent announcement that General Motors is to sell Opel/Vauxhall, its European arm, to a consortium headed by Magna, a Canadian car-parts firm. (The Economist)
Toyota Sticks With Nickel Batteries After Three-Year Test of Lithium Prius Sep 14, 2009
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- the biggest seller of hybrid cars, is sticking with nickel as the preferred battery material for most of the vehicles after three years of secretly testing Prius hatchbacks with lithium-ion packs ... Toyota has sold more than 2 million hybrid cars and light trucks worldwide since introducing the Prius in Japan in 1997, almost all using nickel metal. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Cars powered by water are not the best choice Sep 14, 2009
While the industry waits to see how that works out, the best choice today for high mileage and low emissions is still the gasoline/electric hybrid car. Click for more information. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Denver's Spire nearing completion Sep 12, 2009
Spire s green features include 100 percent of its energy from wind, trash recycling, access to public transportation such as light rail, on-site sustainable dry cleaner as well as a Hertz rental car facility with hybrid cars such as Toyota Priuses. To satisfy tech-oriented residents, the building will have fiber optic capability in each unit, WiFi access in common areas and 50 flat-screen TVs at elevator banks and in other common areas. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Book offers tips on how to save the planet Sep 12, 2009
Brown offers several solutions in his book: wind technology (already in development in places like Texas and China), solar thermal electricity, the use of hybrid cars and the reduction of carbon emissions. He outlined how a worldwide cut in net carbon emissions of 80 percent by 2020 would keep atmospheric CO2 concentrations from exceeding 400 parts per million. (NJ.com -- Times)
Taiyo Fund Takes Significant Stake in ULVAC Inc. (6728) to Over 5% Sep 12, 2009
Brian K. Heywood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taiyo Pacific Partners, said, "We are impressed by management's foresight to leverage its core expertise in LCD and SPE applications to the emergent solar cell, LED, touch panel, and hybrid car related markets. As a global leader in production equipment for multiple alternative energy technologies, ULVAC is very well placed to benefit from the increasing capital and brainpower flowing into these new areas. The most exciting years... (PR Newswire)
Green Energy Fair coming up Sep 12, 2009
Ira Toyota will bring a hybrid car or two and the Danvers Bi-Peds will offer information about alternative transportation. One main highlight will be the awards ceremony for the Grade 6 Poster Contest. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Toyota to Show Its First Plug-In Version of Prius at Frankfurt Motor Show Sep 10, 2009
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- the worlds biggest seller of autos powered by a combination of gasoline and electricity, said it will display its first hybrid car that can be recharged at a household outlet in Frankfurt next week. The 2010 Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHV, will be shown at the , which opens to the press Sept. 14, the company said in a statement today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Survey: 48% would buy a plug-in hybrid car Sep 9, 2009
Pike Research: 48% of U.S. consumers would buy a plug-in hybrid car - Austin Business Journal ... Pike Research: 48% of U.S. consumers would buy a plug-in hybrid car ... Plug-in hybrids have a greater battery capacity than factory-built hybrid cars that don't plug in, and generally offer greater gas mileage. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Aluminum Premium in Japan to Gain 53% to 14-Year High on Reduced Supplies Sep 9, 2009
Aluminum demand in Japan improved as government incentives boosted sales of hybrid cars and electric appliances that consume less electricity. Japans shipments of aluminum rolled products rose to 166,673 tons in July, the highest level in nine months, according to the. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Study suggests denser development could cut driving pollution Sep 9, 2009
Greater benefits will come from technological improvements, such as plug-in hybrid cars, he says. "What comes out loud and clear is that if the miles we drive continue to grow at the projected rate, you blow your climate goals out of the water," says David Goldberg, spokesman for Smart Growth America, a national coalition that advocates denser development. (USA Today -- News)
Toyota to hire contract workers on global recovery Sep 8, 2009
Toyota is hiring 800 contract workers in Japan in its first such job increase in more than a year to keep up with brisk sales of its Prius gas-electric hybrid car, the Japanese automaker said today. Most will start working next month at Toyota Motor Corp's Tsutsumi plant, central Japan, which makes the Prius and other models for the Japanese market. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gas consumption in Islands declines Sep 8, 2009
507 a gallon the economy, hybrid cars and less visitors are also said to contribute to lower consumption. Moreover, it appears drivers will continue to take the slow lane until the economy recovers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Asian Stocks Rise on Stimulus Pledge Sep 8, 2009
In Tokyo trade, the world's biggest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. fell 1 percent despite announcing it is hiring 800 contract workers in Japan to keep up with brisk sales of its Prius gas-electric hybrid car. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
US approves $500M to dealers for 'Clunkers' Sep 7, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. US approves $500M to dealers for 'Clunkers. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Van Jones: "Im Bad! Im Slick!" Sep 7, 2009
"But if we are actually going to meet the challenge of global warming, we are going to have to weatherize millions of homes and install millions of solar panels. That's millions of new jobs. We need to connect the people who most need the work with the work that most needs to be done." It's one of his favorite themes: the need to expand the green movement beyond "lifestyle environmentalists," with their hybrid cars and other eco-status symbols. The audience cheered. (FastCompany)
Vehicles become more eco-friendly Sep 7, 2009
From the influx of hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the environment and saving money in the process. Here are some trends in transportation that are helping save the environment. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
California mine digs in for rare earth rush sparked by green-tech boom Sep 6, 2009 Using Visual Aids in Public Speakin... Sep 4, 2009 Japan wonders if new leaders have economic vision Sep 4, 2009 Toyota Prius hybrid top-selling car in Japan for 4 months Sep 4, 2009 China predicts rare earths shortage Sep 4, 2009 China tries to calm unease over rare earths curbs Sep 3, 2009 Latest in Stimulus: 'Cash for Refrigerators' Sep 2, 2009 Hybrid car craze on the rise Sep 1, 2009 Supercar speed, hybrid economy Aug 31, 2009 California mine digs in for "green" gold rush Aug 31, 2009 As Hybrid Cars Gobble Rare Metals, Shortage Looms Aug 31, 2009 Random Thoughts: No kings or queens Aug 30, 2009 Go green for Malaysia Aug 29, 2009 Honda Redeploys Formula One `Warriors' to Win Race for Fuel-Efficient Cars Aug 28, 2009 Raves for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Aug 26, 2009 MHI to Enter Lithium-ion Secondary Battery Business with Launch of Commercial Production Verification Plant by Fall 2010 Aug 26, 2009 Hudson Police purchase replace Crown Vic with hybrid Aug 25, 2009 Greens stuck in a cult mentality Aug 25, 2009 A-C gets proactive about air pollution Aug 24, 2009 Mori Seiki to Break Even Next Year on Hybrid-Car Spending, President Says Aug 24, 2009 Boston’s hybrid compromise Aug 24, 2009 Hybrid Cars Enter the Mainstream Au... Aug 22, 2009 Electric Cars: China's Power Play Aug 22, 2009 Tech.view: Sticker shock Aug 22, 2009 EarthWorks Expo '09 made to keep Colorado green Aug 20, 2009 Unusual tours give view of Paris' hidden corners Aug 19, 2009 Japan: Mother of miserable recoveries Aug 19, 2009 Nikkei hits 3-week closing low Aug 19, 2009 The Art Of Modeling A Better Hybrid Auto Aug 17, 2009 Suzuki May Sell Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Sedans in North America by 2011 Aug 17, 2009 Toyota may build new hybrid in France Aug 17, 2009 You can convert an older Prius into a plug-in Aug 17, 2009 Suzuki to Sell Hybrid Automobile in North America in 2011, Nikkei Says Aug 16, 2009 New jail a lock for SPLOST list Aug 16, 2009 Inflammatory op-ed exacerbates daily tensions Aug 16, 2009 Government incentives put purchases in reach for more consumers Aug 16, 2009 Top 10 Eco-Vacation Hot Spots Aug 15, 2009 DoE gets 400+ proposals for smart grid grants Aug 15, 2009 Son of Prius Aug 14, 2009 My other car is not a gas guzzler Aug 14, 2009 GM to assemble Volt battery packs at Michigan plant Aug 14, 2009 Consumers get more flexibility on clunkers program Aug 14, 2009 Safest hybrid cars - Not just Prius Aug 14, 2009 Grant For Emissions Reducing Batter... Aug 14, 2009 Toyota Prius Aug 12, 2009 GM says Chevy Volt electric car gets 230 miles per gallon Aug 12, 2009 Stocks Rise to Highest Since October on U.S. Jobs Report, Machine Orders Aug 10, 2009 Vehicles become more eco-friendly Aug 9, 2009 Comparing hybrid cars Aug 9, 2009 In Europe, 'cash for clunkers' drives sales Aug 9, 2009 Housing Rebound May Stall on Climate Law Mandates, GE, U.S. Builders Say Aug 7, 2009 Honda Executive Denies Insight Is Prius Lookalike Aug 7, 2009 Hybrid Vehicle Rebates Produce Scant Environmental Benefits, High Cost Aug 7, 2009 Obama ventures back to hurting region -- with money Aug 7, 2009 Obama gives nation a pep talk: We dont give up Aug 7, 2009 Grants fuel work toward electric cars Aug 6, 2009 Obama unveils $2.4 billion in grants for electric, hybrid vehicles Aug 6, 2009 Grants aim to rev alternative vehicle technology in US Aug 6, 2009 Map: Follow the stimulus cash Aug 6, 2009 Toyota trims full-year loss forecast Aug 5, 2009 * Global automakers beat forecasts Aug 5, 2009 Toyota posts loss, but hikes forecast Aug 4, 2009 Global Automakers Beat Forecasts, Remain Cautious Aug 4, 2009 Toyota Trims Annual Loss Forecast, Still Cautious Aug 4, 2009 Toyota posts smaller than expected loss Aug 4, 2009
The future of wind farms and hybrid cars may well hinge on what happens to a 22. 3ha hole in the ground at the edge of California's high desert. (Business Report, South Africa)
Entertainment: Music festivals go green Sep 5, 2009
And Lollapalooza has a Green Street for eco-friendly vendors and Rock & Recycle, which raffles a hybrid car to festival-goers who fill a recycling bag with cans, ride bikes or public transit to the festival, or participate in other green activities. Schmader didnt know how many of the estimated 400,000 annual U.S. festivals 4 million to 5 million worldwide are taking steps to go green, but its clear the trend is catching on. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Or is it meant , for example, to convince the audience to give up their gas-guzzling SUV s for electric hybrid cars. Once the primary goal has been established, speakers are then equipped to select the most suitable visual aids. (Suite101.com)
While Japan boasts a wealth of skills, including the know-how behind solar-panel technology, nuclear power and hybrid cars, Hatoyama has yet to propose growth plans, said Kenichi Imai, honorary professor at Hitotsubashi University and honorary fellow at Stanford University. Equally skeptical is the business world, which has long thrived on ties to the ruling party. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The association said gas-electric hybrid cars were selling well in Japan thanks to government subsidies and tax breaks. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China, which supplies about 95 per cent of the global rare earths market, is considering plans to clamp down further on export quotas for the valuable minerals used to produce everything from hybrid cars to iPod music players. EDITORS CHOICE. (FT.com -- Markets)
China produces nearly all the rare earths used in batteries for hybrid cars, mobile phones, superconductors, lightweight magnets and other high-tech products. Reports of a plan to reduce exports sparked concern about the impact on industry abroad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Latest in Stimulus: 'Cash for Refrigerators' - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
That makes Toyotas market-leading gasoline-electric hybrid car and other similar vehicles vulnerable to a supply crunch predicted by experts as China, the worlds dominant rare earths producer, limits exports while global demand swells ... Among the rare earths that would be most affected in a shortage is neodymium, the key component of an alloy used to make the hi 00004000 gh-power, lightweight magnets for electric motors of hybrid cars, such as the Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Focus, as... (India Times)
the futuristic BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics two-door concept hybrid car can get to 100km/h in 4 ... BMW s futuristic Vision Efficient Dynamics concept , revealed overnight ahead of next month s Frankfurt motor show, blends Porsche performance with hybrid car economy ... 1L/100km less than the world s best selling hybrid car, Toyota s Prius. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The future of wind farms and hybrid cars may well hinge on what happens to a 55-acre (22. 3-hectare) hole in the ground at the edge of California's high desert. (Scientific American)
Among the rare earths that would be most affected in a shortage is neodymium, the key component of an alloy used to make the high-power, lightweight magnets for electric motors of hybrid cars, such as the Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Focus, as well as in generators for wind turbines. Close cousins terbium and dysprosium are added in smaller amounts to the alloy to preserve neodymium's magnetic properties at high temperatures. (ABC News -- Business)
I wonder if the Prius driver refused the hybrid car tax deduction in the year he bought his car, in order to pay for all the worthy federal programs his car's stickers implied he favors. Will Hunter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Honda Civic hybrid car will be on display and people will be able to test drive the car. Guests can also buy raffle tickets to be in the running for timepieces, massage vouchers, theatre tickets, reusable bags and vacation vouchers, Lee said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Toyota plans to lease plug-in hybrid cars next year and plans to sell battery-powered electric car in 2012 ... The system was tested on a pilot basis for possible use in Hondas hybrid cars, Sakurahara said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
With its new Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, Ford brings to market the best gas-electric hybrid cars yet. By. (BusinessWeek)
Domestic battery manufacturers will increase their production, expecting demands largely coming from applications in hybrid cars and electric vehicles initially. MHI, as a comprehensive manufacturer of energy-related machinery, looks to further contribute to the establishment of an energy-saving society by focusing on electric power storage, particularly for industrial applications, in addition to further enhancing its existing systems in areas such as high-efficiency power generation and... (JCN Network, Japan)
The department hopes to gets eight years of service from the new hybrid car ... Braga said he hopes the hybrid car is the beginning of a green movement for the police department. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Overseas jaunts get "offset" with seedlings while ridiculously expensive hybrid cars separate the unctuous from the ugly. It's a more subtle shade of lipstick on the same old pig. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
They include an outdoor burning ban; zoning that encourages centralized growth; plans to expand public transit, sidewalks and bicycle lanes; buying hybrid cars for county employees; fueling buses with low-sulfur diesel; strict local environmental laws; a high recycling rate; working with the Clean Air Campaign to encourage carpooling; and building new government buildings to a green standard. Future proposals that could help convince the EPD and EPA to take it easy on Athens include building a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Plans to spend on electric and hybrid cars, and fuel- efficient diesel turbo motors have started, Mori said Aug. 21 in Tokyo. He forecasts a 20 percent gain in total orders next fiscal year, he said, without giving specific numbers. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
NOW THAT a federal judge has told the City of Boston that it cannot require all taxi owners to switch to hybrid cars by 2015, the city should work out a compromise allowing for used hybrids. There are other options - Boston could appeal the ruling or wait for Congress to amend the law that stands in the way of the new-hybrid mandate. (Boston Globe)
Hybrid Cars Enter the Mainstream Auto Market. Hybrid Cars Enter the Mainstream Auto Market ... The Toyota Prius becoming the bestselling car in Japan, shows that modern hybrid cars, with better fuel ratings and lower prices are becoming popular to auto buyers. (Suite101.com)
"When it comes to electric and hybrid cars, China is challenging the automotive industries in the Western industrial countries," writes Wolfgang Bernhart, a consultant with Roland Berger who estimates that electrics and plug-ins could account for more than half the auto market in China by 2020. "The race for electric mobility is just getting under way.". (Time.com)
SO, THE the plug-in hybrid car on which General Motors is pinning its resurrection will get a staggering 230 miles per American gallon (or 97 kilometres per litre) in stop-go city driving. Well, er, no. That is just marketing hype, albeit prose that is permissible under the draft guidelines for extended range electric vehicles that America s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently working on. (The Economist)
The Expo will also have coverage of hybrid cars and sustainable agriculture. Some of the exhibitors that are scheduled to appear are locally owned businesses: 3R Roofing, which specializes in solar solutions; Colorado KVAR, which reduces electrical usage; and Lightly Treading Inc., which makes safer and more energy-efficient homes. (UCD Advocate, CO)
In the comfort of a hybrid car that zooms silently through the busy intersections, the nature enthusiast points out air sensors that help AIRPARIF, an air monitoring system, measure the quality of the air Parisians breathe daily. Maizy explains that Le Notre designed the Champs Elysees in 1670 to allow for the sun to set at the end of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The recovery was heavily dependent on consumer spending, goosed by government subsidies for buying hybrid cars and green appliances, as well as a heavy public works spending. Public spending in a downturn is a good thing, but it needs to set the stage for private investment and consumption later, and in Japan this does not seem to be happening. (India Times)
Sanyo Electric Co clung to gains after soaring as much as 17 percent after a source familiar with the matter said Toyota Motor Corp would buy batteries for hybrid cars from Sanyo 00004000 to keep pace with growing demand for cleaner vehicles. The benchmark Nikkei shed 0. (India Times)
This was because it believed even environmentally conscious consumers wouldn't pay more for a hybrid car ... When Yasunari Seki, a veteran Honda engineer, was picked to design the new Insight in January 2006, he had zero experience in working on hybrid cars ... "The only knowledge I had about a hybrid car was: It runs on batteries and motors," Seki said. (Investors Business Daily)
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- , Japans second-largest minicar maker, may introduce gasoline-electric hybrid cars in North America in 2011 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. The carmaker will add a hybrid system to the Kizashi sedan, the Nikkei newspaper reported yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Toyota may build new hybrid car in France: Paper- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Toyota may build new hybrid car in France: Paper17 Aug 2009, 1241 hrs IST, REUTERS ... PARIS: Toyota Motor Corp is considering building a new, small hybrid car model at its northern French site of Valenciennes, La Tribune reported on Monday, citing its own sources. (India Times)
The California Cars Initiative, which has converted several hybrids to plug-ins for research and demonstration purposes (sorry, they re not for sale), says the carmaker needs to clarify the matter, since hybrid cars typically have four or five separate warranties. There is legal precedent, CCI says, that modifications cannot completely void warranties only the part(s) affected by a retrofit. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Suzuki to Sell Hybrid Car in North America in 2011, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg ... Suzuki to Sell Hybrid Car in North America in 2011, Nikkei Says. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Davison proposed a "green SPLOST" filled with ideas like building small neighborhood parks, retrofitting buildings to make them energy-efficient, installing rooftop solar panels on government buildings, buying hybrid cars and bicycles for county employees, planting community gardens and laying "tons" of sidewalks. Past rounds of SPLOST paid for more than 100 projects, including new police and fire stations, parks and other recreational facilities like the Lyndon House Arts Center, miles of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
More specifically, I now need to be on the lookout for Spencer and her hybrid car as she seeks to fulfill her fantasy of silently sneaking up on a cyclist and blasting her horn. If it is me she targets, I can only hope that she doesn t actually hit me, and that I remain calm and do not swerve into traffic, a pedestrian, or a parked car. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
And those who buy hybrid cars can collect as much as $3,000 in additional federal tax credits. That's a triple dip of savings. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Hybrid cars receive complementary parking. Recommended by Rough Guides, this Ecocamp is located in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park offering guests an eco-friendly stay in Patagonia. (ABC News)
Duke will submit a separate proposal for another $14 million for pilot systems demonstrating advanced features such as home energy management systems and services for plug-in hybrid cars. Those grant proposals are due in late August. (EETimes)
Toyota will start selling a new hybrid car in 2011 that is more fuel efficient than its Prius, in a bid to keep pole position in environmentally friendly vehicles, according to a report. The new hybrid, based on Toyota's Vitz compact car, will have a fuel economy of more than 2. (iAfrica.com)
All but two of the cars on the top 10 list of purchases are sedans, and the fourth most popular is a hybrid car. Guardian News & Media. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
GM says its coming Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid car will get 230 miles per gallon. JOIN THE CONVERSATION. (USA Today -- Money)
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Safest hybrid cars - 2010 Toyota Prius (1) - CNNMoney. com. (CNN -- Money)
The grant is accelerate the Australian CSIRO-developed UltraBattery to commercial stage for hybrid car use in North America ... The UltraBattery combines a supercapacitor and a lead/acid battery in a single unit, creating a hybrid car battery that lasts longer, costs less and is more powerful than current technologies used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). (Suite101.com)
Sales of gas-electric hybrid cars have been surging in Japan despite the global auto slump, helped by government incentives such as making hybrid vehicles tax free. "The government program is spurring demand for hybrid vehicles like the Prius. Strong sales of the Prius also reflected a trend that consumers were interested in eco-friendly products," said Kentaro Nakata, an association spokesman. (Nola.com -- Sports)
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY DETROIT let loose an eye-popping number on Monday: Its coming Volt plug-in hybrid car will get 230 miles per gallon. The number is based on tests GM did using an Environmental Protection Agency draft proposal for calculating "mpg" for electric cars and leaves many wondering if the Volt can actually achieve such an amazing feat. (USA Today -- Autos)
the maker of the Insight hybrid car, rose 3 ... Equipment makers are benefiting from increasing demand for flat-display TVs in China and hybrid cars. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
From the influx of hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the environment and saving money in the process. Here are some trends in transportation that are helping save the environment. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
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Its like imposing labeling requirements on more-efficient hybrid cars and allowing sport utility vehicles to avoid such mandates. . (Bloomberg -- US)
A Honda design executive denied on Thursday the often made allegation that his company's Insight was a copycat of Toyota's Prius, the world's best-selling hybrid car. Visitors look at Toyota Motor Corp's hybrid car "Prius" displayed at the company's headquarters in ... Visitors look at Toyota Motor Corp's hybrid car "Prius" displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. (ABC News -- Business)
For hybrid cars, new materials are crucial to make the batteries lighter, safer. . (Science Daily)
5 billion will go to the production of batteries and their components; 500 million will go for other components needed for the cars, like electric motors; and 400 million will go toward plug-in hybrid cars, training for technicians and related costs. Article Rating. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
4 billion in grants toward the production of electric and hybrid cars, part of the stimulus plan. Obama delivered the news in the border region of Indiana and Michigan the two states benefiting the most. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
- $400 million toward buying plug-in hybrid cars for test demonstrations, installing an electric charging network and training for technicians and related costs. Still, with the massive Rrt comes hurdles, and the biggest one is cost. (The Augusta Chronicle)
4 billion in grants for technology toward producing electric and hybrid cars, part of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan that he, Vice President Joe Biden, and four Cabinet secretaries defended in appearances across the country yesterday. The loudest applause, though, came when Obama said that Navistar International Corp. had won a $39 million grant to build 400 battery-electric trucks. (Boston Globe)
$400 million toward buying plug-in hybrid cars for test demonstrations, install an electric charging network and training for technicians and related costs. An Arizona-based company working with Nissan Motor Co. is getting nearly $100 million to supply chargers for electric vehicles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
I don't want to import a hybrid car, he said to loud applause. I want to build a hybrid car right here ... 5 billion will go to the production of batteries and their components, $500 million will go for other components needed for the cars, like electric motors, and $400 million will go toward plug-in hybrid cars, training for technicians and related costs. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Toyota's production is gradually picking up, most notably to assemble more of the Prius hybrid car. But Ijichi said output was being held back by a shortage of batteries to run the vehicles, and the company was considering expanding capacity. (Business Report, South Africa)
Toyota, maker of the popular Prius hybrid car, posted its third consecutive quarterly loss, but raised its targets for the full year. For the year to end-March 2010, Toyota forecast an operating loss of D750 billion and a net loss of D450 billion, better than its forecasts three months ago for losses of D850 billion and D550 billion respectively. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
But production is gradually picking up in Japan, most notably to assemble more of the Prius hybrid car, for which customers in Japan are waiting at least eight months for delivery. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Toyota, maker of the popular Prius hybrid car, posted its third consecutive quarterly loss, but upped its targets for the full year. For the year to end-March 2010, Toyota forecast an operating loss of 750 billion yen and a net loss of 450 billion yen, better than its forecasts three months ago for losses of 850 billion yen and 550 billion yen, respectively. (ABC News -- Wire)
But production is gradually picking up in Japan, most notably to assemble more of the Prius hybrid car, for which customers in Japan are waiting at least eight months for delivery. Still, demand focused on a single car whose supply is limited risks holding back sales of other more profitable cars, and analysts are watching to see how much a sales improvement translates into earnings. (ABC News -- Wire)
Toyota plans to expand its line-up of fuel-sipping hybrid cars and cut costs as part of efforts to return to profit. 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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