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Partying with Plug In America

Revenge of the Electric Car

GM's amazing Chevy Volt - A 100% electric drive (range extending) plug-in hybrid. The party was totally sold out: 250 guests and two superb electric vehicle rockstars - GM’s newly released preproduction prototype Chevy Volt and a silver Tesla Roadster. Mmmmm.Tesla.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three-point, 400-volt plug, which will allow electric cars to be recharged anywhere in a matter of minutes , will be unveiled Monday at the world’s biggest industrial technology fair in Hanover, northern Germany. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

ultra You might also like: Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers GM Ditches Volt for Geo Metro Hybrid? other better transmission systems will be a lark! is a Green Options Media Production.

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Planning a 1995 Mazda b2300 conversion

DIY Electric Car

At present (July 29, 2007) I have removed, hood, radiator all hoses, exhaust manifold, and all wiring harnesses, ( 2 hrs work). I have reviewed Bob Braynts book as well as the el moto motorcycle book ( which was entirely to expensive for the 40 page leaflet style thing they sent me, $40 I do not recommend it!!) Thus far I haven?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. See Chevy Volt for latest. I want to stick around to see the Volt come to market. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Smart Grid Consortium, established in December 2007 by Xcel Energy, will select a community of approximately 100,000 residents to become a Smart Grid City using V2G. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency. SZ (1) 6753.T

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