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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

Jack had been making these videos since 2008,” Howard said. “He Additionally, Rickard hosted several EV Conversion Conventions (EVCCON), where “He gave out shirts which read ‘Kickin' gas one car at a time,’ Garver explained. The catalyst was the high gas prices in 2008, similar to what’s been going on now,” Rickard said. “My

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Embracing a century of EV history

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The first of 40 replicas of the 1908 model that Waverley Electrics is manufacturing in China, the car was the talk of what turned out to be the most well-attended event in Hoosier EVA history. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. So I never went through with it.”

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

The first of 40 replicas of the 1908 model that Waverley Electrics is manufacturing in China, the car was the talk of what turned out to be the most well-attended event in Hoosier EVA history. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. So I never went through with it.”

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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

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Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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