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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

Baua Electric

Another concept is a pickup truck, with Fiat hoping to replicate its success in Brazil with the Strada worldwide. The battery comes with DC charging at up to 85 kW, which adds enough juice for 31 extra miles of range in just five minutes, according to Fiat.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Posted by: Bill | Apr 14, 2009 1:57:18 PM The good news is that even amidst all the unpleasantness, GM managed to divert at least a billion dollars of its government welfare bailout to its operations in Brazil.

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