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Nissan reports failure rate of LEAF battery pack in Europe of less than 0.01%

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Five years and more than 35,000 European sales since the launch of its all-electric LEAF, proprietary data released by Nissan show that 99.99% of its battery units remain entirely fit for purpose. The failure rate of the battery power unit is less than 0.01

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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On booking, customers are advised to plan 10-15 minutes for the handover to allow for an introduction to the features of the Ampera. For the second time, Europcar was named the World’s Leading Green Transport Solution Company in 2010 by the World Travel Awards. Europcar provides electric and hybrid vehicles.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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Early utility companies like Boston Edison and New York Edison organized EV fleets, favoring electric trucks for their comparatively capacious batteries. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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In addition to the standard driving mode, Prius v drive system also includes an Eco driving mode, an EV driving mode, and a Power mode. In Power mode, enhanced mid-range response enables easier coping with slopes and mountainous terrain. (The other two are the Prius Plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and the Prius c.). Connectivity.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

before 'booking it' to Florence, Pinal County on the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour," this sunny & bright Friday, 4 December 2009. It's the second county seat of government to be visited (with possibly a repeat performance in January 2010). before trucking back to Home Sweet Bisbee. before trucking back to Home Sweet Bisbee.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

While Chrysler has still not officially announced any of these details, the carmakers viability plan listed an "EV Roadster" as a future product for 2010. A Fiat-based battery powered small car is slated for production shortly after the Circuit, according to Chryslers viability plan.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. At least one of these vehicles will be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, followed by production for European markets.

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