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U.S. Battery Makers Power Up

Revenge of the Electric Car

As this article explains, we now have movement toward a domestic supply. See the LA Times article: U.S. A coalition of 14 companies this week announced the creation of a new business alliance aimed at promoting domestic production of lithium ion batteries. LA Times, December 20, 2008. December 20, 2008 U.S.

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Tesla Prepping IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

The company’s chairman Elon Musk said early last year that an IPO was a possibility in either late 2008 or 2009.&#. Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. The company’s chairman Elon Musk said early last year that an IPO was a possibility in either late 2008 or 2009. by Reuters.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). Great Wall Motor Co., Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s Gasgoo.com | ?? |

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. General Motors has sought $10.3

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