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Bring Back the EV1 Press Conference

Revenge of the Electric Car

Former EV1 driver Doug Korthof's 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV. Former EV1 drivers Doug Korthof and Chris Reeves attended and spoke at Holden’s press conference, having each arrived in their respective plug-in EVs ( 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV and 1997 GM Chevy S10 EV ). It’s a dishonest act on the part of General Motors.”

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

Green Car Congress

From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). They’re already being well received by the auto industry and I’m confident they will be adopted for a range of vehicles by manufacturers around the world. —Bob Purcell.

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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. What type of leadership makes you thrive? nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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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. What type of leadership makes you thrive? nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Are the batteries recyclable?

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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. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. I see the technical complexity of hybrids is finally coming home to roost at Toyota, which has superb engineering. safety requirements. Does that bother you?

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. If the EV1 was viable (or even close) we would see Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc all with 80 mile cars right now.do In the meantime, Toyota and Honda will eat their lunch while GM pushes both E85 and pure electric. you see that?

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