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Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uyghur forced labor, rights group says – ET Auto

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The global automotive industry uses it for parts ranging from vehicle frames to wheels and battery foils. China became the world’s largest car exporter last year and is the biggest manufacturer of battery-powered electric cars.

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Tech: High/Low Temps Drain Your EV Range

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Does the cold of winter and the heat of summer play a role in your battery’s life and efficiency? According to Geotab, which has done a massive data download of more than 4,200 EVs with a combined 5.2 million miles, EVs can lose more than 40 percent of their battery performance during the cold of winter–a pretty staggering amount.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. must create a strong electric car industry. To get an adequate supply of batteries for U.S.

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Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

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Sodium-ion batteries offer benefits over their lithium-ion counterparts. They can discharge faster, providing short, intense bouts of power. Modern life runs on lithium-ion batteries , powering smartphones, laptops and electric cars alike. Natron Energy Inc.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us Add to Mixx Add to Newsvine Add to Connotea Add to CiteUlike Add to Furl Googlize this Add to Rojo Add to MyWeb Favorite Print E-mail The price of green: The Fisker Karma, on display at the New York Auto Show, is a plug-in hybrid that can run on batteries alone for 50 miles.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. What is a Plug-in hybrid?