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Used Car of the Day: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8

The Truth About Cars

For just under 6 grand -- $5,900 to be exact -- you can take home this 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8. He or she says it was never raced, but there is one yellow flag -- the dealer replaced the "bottom half" of the motor after the crank warped. The seller claims it's in good condition, even with 155,000 miles on the clock.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius! Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. ENVI-powered electric vehicles inspire a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Groov-E-Skootz: electricscooter and bicycle retailer Midget Motors : Gizmo distributor SD Scooters : Electric Scooters SunValley Ford : They sold the Ford Ranger EV, now canceled. Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. Porsche911T : D. See what you missed.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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