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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. Australia is the largest producer of Lithium in the world. But what is Australia really talking about when it comes to pollution? Besides being a key ingredient in batteries, Lithium is also ingested as a medicine for bipolar disorder.

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MAEAA Web Links

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The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know. Suck Amps EV Racing: Thehome of Gone Postal as seen on the Discovery Channel!

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Peter Szental of Szencorp, 2005 Prius by Josh Usher and the team from the University of Technology Sydney (Ray Clout, David Mullins), along with Stan Baker of Green Auto Conversions, 13 February, 2008 (Sydney, NSW, Australia), contact josh.usher@.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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So far Israel, Denmark, Australia , Hawaii and California’s Bay Area have plans to implement the Better Place model. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. Battery recharging would typically take two to four hours, he said. For a Western Interstate, Alternative Fuels Beckon Electric Cars: What if There’s a Blackout?

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

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For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. Your Name Required Your E-mail Required, will not be published Your Comment Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. Search This Blog Previous Post: The Promise of a Better Light Bulb?

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

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It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. South Korea did that and Australia is going to be doing that. The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Whats more, the General promises the Volt will be the foundation for a slew of cars to be sold worldwide.

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