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IIHS awards Chevrolet Volt & Nissan Leaf top ratings in 1st US crash tests of mainstream electric cars

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The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earned the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first US crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. That lifts General Motors’ current model tally to 12 and Nissan’s to 3.

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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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In August 2009, Nissan North America (NNA) deployed OorjaPacs for the 60 tugs at its Smyrna, Tenn., SymPowerco has identified markets for Hybrid Electric Drive Systems including golf carts, small industrial vehicles, three-wheeled taxis in the Far East (Tuk-Tuks), motorbikes and similar small vehicles. With a 4.5

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. As part of its selection as the supplier of New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow, Nissan is working with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission electric vehicles as taxis.

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Feature: Are Electric Fire Trucks in the Near Future?

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It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. In the meantime, you may see other electric emergency vehicles on the road, like the new zero-emission Nissan ambulance. However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric. The electric drive unit is based on one use in terminal tractors. How Do Electric Engines Compare? Opinion: New U.S.

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

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Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. In early testing, reviewers said a plug-in electric hybrid sedan from Chinas BYD Co. Gasgoo.com | ?? | Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. Great Wall Motor Co., in late 2010. Prius hybrid.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. market b y the end of 2009. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. before 2010.

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

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Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. At a press event on Monday, Oregon’s governor, Ted Kulongoski, was talking up Nissan’s previously announced partnership with the state. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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