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"Spirit" and the First EVer in the World Plug-in Parade in Santa Monica, California - 17 January 2009

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I think Ed Kjaer, head of electric transportation for Southern California Edison, had the best quote at the podium saying that nobody should think EVs are just golf carts or that the technology isn’t ready: “It is so ready. The country is ready, the market is ready, the people are ready and news flash, the technology is ready.”

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. * Required Field Recipients E-mail Address * Error Please Enter Email Your First Name Your Last Name Your E-mail Address Your Message Loading.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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market b y the end of 2009. Think Global was formerly known as Think City, a prior Ford Motor Company ( F ) acquisition and part of a now-defunct Think division at Ford. Related Articles Chrysler May Dodge the Banking Bullet Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Group 1 Automotive Inc. a subsidiary of Ener1 Inc. ENON.OB ) ).

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

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Posted by: AJ | Apr 13, 2009 3:24:59 PM Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right! Posted by: J-Bob | Apr 13, 2009 4:48:10 PM "Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. It is 12 years later.

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