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Elio Motors set to begin operations in former GM plant in Caddo Parish; 80 mpg highway 3-wheeler for $6,800

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Paul Elio, CEO and founder of Elio Motors, said he expects his company to begin commercial vehicle production in first quarter 2015, with significant hiring at the Caddo Parish facility to begin by the fourth quarter of 2014 and full employment to be reached in late 2015. The three-wheeled Elio is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 0.9

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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will establish a North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. A direct-drive wheel motor is optional. CT&T United, the US subsidiary of CT&T Korea, Ltd., The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0 Earlier post.).

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Applications are sought proposing fuels- and lubricant-related R&D projects in accordance with three subtopics.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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The Segway Personal Transporter , a two-wheel vehicle that allows people to stand and move around at slow speeds, was released with great fanfare several years ago, but it remains a niche form of transportation. He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development. E-mail Martin. America is too much into BIG. Check it out.

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