Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I The Legislature is taking a step toward giving a Sunshine State boost to the next generation of automobiles: electric-powered cars.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

During the fall campaign, Hasner drove a leased 2002 all-electric Toyota RAV-4 throughout his south Palm Beach-Broward county district — when gas was at its $4-a-gallon peak. “I The Legislature is taking a step toward giving a Sunshine State boost to the next generation of automobiles: electric-powered cars.

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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. In October a BYD sedan called the F3 became the bestselling sedan in China, topping well-known brands like the Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota ( TM ) Corolla. "Its a completely different business model."

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BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars 62

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The market would be cornered by Toyota and Honda.

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