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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

In addition to securing cars from private owners and the local Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla dealerships, a used EV dealer was also engaged. Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius. Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! for 2012 Featured stories Feed Greenlings: What is regenerative braking?

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mercedes please take note. Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. Why is it taking so long for manufacturers to get this sorted?? A Smart/Tesla combo sounds fantastic for the commute. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chevys volt is exactly what a family with kids would need, as is the Tesla model S, and yea, theyre both pricey. Reply ↓ ↑ report 15 CaramelZappa 7:23PM (4/23/2009) They ARE working towards that. Its new technology, it takes time, and money. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. Around town you will virtually never need a charge and if one lane on the highway had a 440 volt commutator groove cut in it where cars could drop their charge shoe into while traveling at 60MPH uninterrupted ala slot car.