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First Look: 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, A Much Maxier Mini

Green Car Reports

When it launched in the States in 2002, the Mini Cooper taught the auto industry that U.S. If, that is, they offer personality, charm, cheekiness, and good handling. buyers will pay real money for very small cars. But can you make a Mini into a crossover sport utility and still keep its "Mini-ness"?

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

Green Car Congress

The details of that specific situation may result in an electric vehicle parc somewhat different than in Western countries, other speakers noted, and may indeed—given the obvious scale of the China market—herald a major transformation in transportation, including the type and role of personal vehicles, others suggested.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

Green Car Congress

DOE is looking for information on other and related potential early market applications, including but not limited to airport ground support equipment, personal mobility applications, and grounds-keeping equipment. Integrated renewable hydrogen systems and public-private community-based partnerships. The 2015 cost target was $2-$3/gge.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. My personal criteria for an EV is 80/80 MPH/miles range, but thats because drivers either go 80 or stopped around here. It features ABS brakes, dual airbags, and is designed to meet all European and U.S.