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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

Green Car Congress

As the vehicle approached the paved gore area dividing the main travel lane of the 101 from the state Highway 85 exit ramp, it moved to the left and entered the gore area at approximately 71 mph, striking a previously damaged, SCI smart cushion crash attenuator system. Photo courtesy of S. Click to enlarge.

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Gordon wants more electric cars :: KTAR.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric cars were in the works long before former Vice President Al Gores push for environmental change and before the recent brush with $4-a-gallon gasoline, said Perry. Weve been working with lithium-ion batteries for more than 17 years," he said. Youll be up and down the freeways with no problem whatsoever."

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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