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Smart Move

Revenge of the Electric Car

Read more in the article: Smart to Launch Test Fleet of Electric Cars. From the article: “The car would be leased for four years at $599 a month and would be under warranty during the full period. Smart also is joining a growing group of auto makers betting on electric vehicles. – Boston Corridor. miles per hour.

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How Ford got back in the EV game

Plugs and Cars

The surprise appearance at the Detroit Auto Show last month of an electric Focus may be evidence of a new day (again) at Ford. As with the BMW MINI E , what is stunning, if not surprising, is how quickly a decent fully electric vehicle can be put on the road. We decided we need to be ready the next time this comes around."

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

This Christian Science Monitor article takes an in-depth look at an age. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Quote from the article: “Investors, too, are excited. Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. percent of $1.9

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