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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. And Tata Motors , an Indian industrial giant, is "working on an electric version of the Indica for the overseas market, slated to be launched by 2009," according to the Hindu Business Line. “We The French Mega City appeared next from NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine).

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Reva Electric Car Company to Debut 2 New Electric Cars and Wireless Recharging System at Frankfurt Motor Show

All Cars Electric

Aside from their current offering, the G-Wiz, the company will introduce two new electric models at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. In addition to the vehicles, the company will also display what they claim is a wireless EV recharging system.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

However, it’s not just the ‘big boys’ of motoring that are having an impact as we enter a new automotive era. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors. REVA: An Indian company that markets the G-Wiz in the UK.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Vauxhall is also considered one of the leading contenders to win the contract to produce General Motors’ new electric car the Chevrolet Volt, which has been previewed in Europe under the name of the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera (pictured). What’s more is that Britain’s car industry has a reputation for producing “gas guzzlers”. Faye Sunderland.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Tesla Motors. Tesla Motor. Tesla Motors. General Motors. D: Myers Motors’ NmG. The top speed of the Revai, sold as the G-Wiz in the U.K.,

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV. The G-Wiz, made in India, now offers a lithium-ion battery option that extendsits driving range from 48 to 75 miles – but doubles the price. May I ask what powers the heater?