sustainablog.org - 12/3/2008
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No doubt about it: the Chevy Volt looks like it will be one sweet ride (even the not-so-sporty production vehicle ). But a group of electric vehicle enthusiasts here in the St. Louis area aren’t willing to wait for the hybrid Volt’s 2010 roll-out… so they’ve built their ...
media.ford.com - 12/2/2008
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media.ford.com —
Ford Motor Company this morning submitted to Congress
its comprehensive business plan, which details the company’s plan...
to return to profitability and outlines a request for potential access to a temporary bridge loan in case the current ...
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBMITS BUSINESS PLAN TO CONGRESS; ...
gas2.org - 12/2/2008
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gas2.org —
After several unofficial debuts of the ravenously anticipated
Volt — including sightings on the set of Transformers...
2 and an accidental leak of photos last week showing the Volt design team — GM has officially taken the wraps off the final Volt ...
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GM (Officially) Unveils the Chevy Volt : Gas 2.0
detnews.com - 12/2/2008
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detnews.com —
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON
-- Ford Motor Co. president and CEO Alan Mulally...
will drive to Washington to attend two days of congressional hearings later this week to explain the company's restructuring plans as part of ...
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Ford CEO to drive to Congressional hearings | The ...
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My car has over 200,000 miles on it, so it's probably not worth the investment into a conversion. If only it were just wee bit younger...
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