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GM Stays the Course on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Despite little evidence that the United States federal government will continue to support hydrogen fuel cells in the future, General Motors intends to stay the course. Alan [...] [...]

Germany Spurs Its Automakers to Produce Electric Cars

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. Merkel steps out of the Opel Flextreme, [...] [...]

No "real breakthrough" in plug-ins yet

Plug-in space still wide open The other day Germany announced its plans to put 1 million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2020. While critics have claimed the program is lacking in details and funding, it’s no surprise Germany would implement such a goal considering the importance of the auto industry on the German economy and [...] [...]

Foreign oil dependence on TheStreet

Should plug-ins be the only path to foreign oil dependence? TheStreet.com asked me to be a guest contributor recently, so they published Foreign Oil Versus the GM Volt this morning (although I didn’t pick the title). Ultimately, I’ve become very critical of the Chevy Volt compared to a year ago, when I was a fairly strong [...] [...]

Vue / Buick plug-in hybrid killed again?

Vue plug-in hybrid killed twice Earlier this year I was invited to test drive the dual mode Saturn Vue hybrid, and I was excited. This was the first GM full hybrid that I could at least consider buying. Moreover, the Vue hybrid was destined to become a plug-in hybrid. Then GM killed the test drive, then the [...] [...]

FORD UNVEILS ‘INTELLIGENT’ SYSTEM FOR PLUG-IN HYBRIDS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ELECTRIC GRID

Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid. [...]

TRANSIT CONNECT ARRIVES AS SMALL BUSINESS OUTLOOK SHOWS POSITIVE SIGNALS

While the economic recession lingers, the latest data indicate small business owners are seeing positive marketplace signals. With cautious optimism, entrepreneurs continue to judiciously evaluate costs and seek viable, efficient solutions for their businesses. Swift sale of the initial allocation of Transit Connect vehicles arriving at Ford dealerships nationwide provides additional evidence that small business [...] [...]

FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENTS PUT THEIR SPIN ON STYLE, SHOW OFF TO THE ONLINE WORLD WITH JULY MISSIONS

Fiesta Movement agents are putting their mark on the online world, and their videos for July missions are continuing to showcase their talent – and the Fiesta. July missions had agents immersing themselves in the world of style and design, and pushing the limits of creativity. Whether agents were getting a tattoo, using Fiesta as [...] [...]