Green Cars News
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Despite being a pioneer in the electric car field, the firm saw its image tarnished particularly by safety concerns when a test by Top Gear Magazine, following Euro NCAP specifications, found that occupants could suffer “serious or life threatening” injuries in a 40mph crash. Leaders of the pack.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
market for sustainable “green” energy purchases. In the end, gasoline won out because it was the cheapest and delivered the most energy per unit, but it took 20 years to sort out. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Firefly Energy is the most prominent of these companies. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
billion in Department of Energy loans to develop new fuel-efficient vehicles, including the Volt. I still believe that the first automaker to create a diversity of hybrids will become king, while we wait for energy generation, distribution and costs to come down. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart.
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