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Ideanomics and GEP unveil the EV street sweeper coming to a city near you

Teslarati

Ideanomics and Global Environmental Products (GEP) announced today that it has developed a series of zero-emissions, electric vehicle street sweepers that will soon come to New York City, cities in California, Helena, Montana, and Washington D.C. Two will go to the City of South San Francisco, three to Washington D.C.,

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

A key goal for development of the Prius Plug-in was to deliver the optimal balance of performance, range, economy, packaging and affordable price. In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator. Packaging and weight optimization. The Prius Plug-in reduced vehicle weight in other areas as well.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). Red Herring ).

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wald , Washington Other Correspondents Leora Broydo Vestel, Nick Chambers, Azadeh Ensha, Jared Flesher, Joe Hutsko, John Lorinc, Erik Olsen, Libby Tucker On the Web: Energy & Environment TREEHUGGER Hayden Begley and Green Kids on Nick News AUTOBLOGGREEN Peapod will use iPhone as nav system, green driving advisor, and - huh?

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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