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

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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). and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. " Are you interested in our news stories? Gasgoo.com | ?? |

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

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Although Think has been plagued by bad financial news recently, the company’s North American C.E.O., One thing is for sure; - electric cars bring down the air pollution, but they sure create another waste pollution problem. at least, the recycling infrastructure for the well-established lead-acid batteries is robust.

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

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). 80 miles was the range of the EV1 with Lead Acid batteries, that GM tried to use because they wanted the project to fail. "The Volt is a case study.

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