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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

Green Car Congress

million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). This Class 2c-3 electric truck—the first in its category—has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications. e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) motor. Range: 100 miles (161 km).

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. With this price I can buy a nice used C200 class Mercedes and still have money to afford Gas……uuuuuugh. people’s desire for electric over gas cars 2.

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Chipping away at the ICE

Electric Auto Association

For example, when a historic downtown area is undergoing a revitalization, I make sure it’s widely known that EV charging stations bring more tourism to town and provide economic stimulus. I talk to so many motorsports enthusiasts who have no idea that Formula E exists, or that Steve Huff broke 200 mph last year.

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