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DOE Awarfing $620 Million for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems that will help build a smarter, more efficient, more resilient electrical grid.
Toyota SAI Hybrid Gets 14,000 Pre-Sale Orders
24 November, 2009 01:24:00
Toyota said today it has received about 14,000 orders for its new SAI hybrid sedan, one month after its introduction at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
4 Million Hybrid Vehicles to be Purchased by Fleet Managers by 2015
20 November, 2009 07:16:00
Sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research.
GM Reports $1.2 Billion Loss in Q3
17 November, 2009 12:07:00
GM has reported $1.15 billion loss in the third quarter since emerging from bankruptcy July 10 and said it would repay government loans early.
Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota as World's Largest Carmaker
13 November, 2009 07:00:00
Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world's largest carmaker as the German group benefits from various government incentive programs around the world.
U.S. Hybrid Sales Rise 11.4% in October
07 November, 2009 05:30:00
Reported sales of hybrid vehicles in the US increased 11.4% year-on-year in October to 24,475 units, grabbing 2.9% of the total new vehicle market.
Toyota Prius Tops Sales Chart in Japan for 6th Month In Row
06 November, 2009 11:33:00
Toyota Prius hybrid car was Japan's best-selling vehicle in October with sales of 26,918 units, staying in the top slot for the sixth straight month, according released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) on Friday.
California Gives Tesla a Tax Break
04 November, 2009 10:49:00
Tesla Motors won't have to pay sales tax on $320 million worth of manufacturing equipment for building its electric cars, under an agreement with California’s Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA).
Ford Reports $1 Billion Q3 Profit
02 November, 2009 08:55:00
Ford Motor Company today reported net profit of $997 million in the third quarter, helped by a bump in sales from the Cash for Clunkers program and problems at its U.S. rivals.
Ford Fiesta Sales Top 500,000 Units in First Year
30 October, 2009 04:48:00
One year after its debut, more than half a million customers have purchased the new Ford Fiesta, marking an important milestone as Ford prepares to bring the fuel-efficient, global car to the U.S. and other key Asian Pacific markets next year.
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