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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

Baua Electric

market, we’re not only riding the wave of an emerging mobility revolution, but also redefining personal vehicles in an innovative way that benefits both traffic and the environment.” The funny thing here is that I can already tell you what the detractors are going to say: that it’s an overpriced, glorified golf cart.

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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

Green Car Congress

A person sitting in the Palo Alto laboratory can access real-time video streamed over existing 4G/LTE technology to drive golf carts thousands of miles away. This could help lead to more affordable and effective ways to manage car-sharing initiatives, or park vehicles remotely as a new form of valet parking.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.” Luckily, so many in our chapter are passionate about EVs and passionate about healing the environment. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. Nick ended up driving it for 20 years and 250,000 miles.” Luckily, so many in our chapter are passionate about EVs and passionate about healing the environment. I’m able to import it as a 1908 Waverley Electric touring sedan.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. The GWKulla, a short, curvy compact, runs on lithium-ion batteries and can go 160 kilometers (99 miles) when fully charged, the company says. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Many of the first Prius hybrids that were released are still running strong on their NiMH batteries after 100,000+ miles. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. — jerryd 7.

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