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Mitsubishi Motors running two new MiEV Evolution III electric racers in Pikes Peak Climb

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will enter two MiEV Evolution III all-electric racecars in the 2014 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (23-29 June). Also running in the Electric Modified Division will be a Tesla Roadster from Latvia.). Earlier post.) New MiEV Evolution III. Click to enlarge. Old MiEV Evolution II.

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Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

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At present, 17 of the 27 EU Member States levy CO 2 -related taxes on passenger cars, and 15 governments provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles, according to the newly published European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Tax Guide 2010. Overview of EU CO 2 -based taxes.

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