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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

old question for electric cars – When will electric cars make a real. presence in the world’s two largest passenger car markets (China and the. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

Creative Greenius

I have seen the future and it is a new car electric car from Nissan. Nissan is about to drink GM’s milkshake with a breakthrough, affordable, next generation electric car that will be beat the Chevy Volt to market, cost half as much and work twice as well. Plus it looks ten times cooler.

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SiliconRepublic.com: IBM to build smart grid for electric cars - R&D

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Sony Ericsson to cut 2,000 jobs 17.04.2009 Just a day after Nokias shock announcement of 90pc losses, Sony Ericsson has announced that it will cut another 2,000 jobs in 2009. “That is why we are making it possible for electric cars to enter the market in order to replace conventional fuel.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Green Piece - Tuesday 30th June 2009. It was a clear winner in our poll to determine the ‘Green Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in 2008 – but 2009 has been much more difficult for Toyota. After establishing itself as a leader in the green car race, Toyota has been pegged back in recent times. Faye Sunderland.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

DIY Electric Car

I was asked to speak about the economic impact of our oil dependency and so I began researching this topic to see if I could draw some insightful conclusions. The most recent recession this country has experienced officially started in December of 2007 and officially ended in June of 2009. Everything! About the Author.

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Plug-In Prius Goes Up to 12 Miles on Electricity Only - AllCarsElectric.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Source: Japanese Newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun ; document.write(str); } //]]> Posted in: News More from AllCarsElectric.com 04/23/2009 Honda Will Not Lower Price Of Insight: Ends Price War With Toyota For now, Honda has decided to end the price war between their Insight and Toyotas. FREE, No obligations!

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.