Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

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. The likelihood of somewhat tighter emissions standards nationwide with the arrival of Team Obama has meant automotive alternatives aren't completely off the automakers' table for now.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. million investment into fuel cell technology Tohe on Obama outlines high-speed rail plan for U.S. million investment into fuel cell technology Tohe on Obama outlines high-speed rail plan for U.S.

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