Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

Be sure to listen to Ron’s idea for a great EV commercial at minute 25 … [Source: The Ron Reagan Show (2008.11.24) ]. Chris Paine joined Ron live with his views on the bailout for “The Big Three&# , along with thoughts on future innovations in the industry. You can listen to the entire half hour show below.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

It was still a novelty to see anything pro-EV in a major publication, but what struck me at the time was that I had no idea who these people in Delaware were.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 22, 2009

Since their stated goal is to be the first major carmaker to mass market a fully electric car starting next year, they felt it was a good idea to ask us what it’s like to use these cars on a daily basis.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 13, 2010

s, but discarded the idea as unnecessary. Lutz put in a plug for the “range-extending capability” of the Volt, which can travel about 40 miles on electric battery power alone and another 300 miles or so with a recharging assist from an onboard gasoline generator. Mr. Musk said he had looked into that capability for his Tesla E.V.’s,

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

“There’s this idea that you are going to get stranded in the desert, but you as a consumer just need to deal with the boundaries,&# Tang said. A top concern is “range anxiety&# because electric vehicles can travel a limited number of miles before needing to be recharged. The Leaf has a range of 100 miles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

lawmakers are supportive of the idea. The group notes that Japan and the European Union already offer large financial incentives to spur electric vehicle purchases. “We can set the stage for it, with a wide range of tax credits,&# said Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) who took part in the event.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Aptera’s other co-founder, Steve Fambro, who started tinkering with the idea of building an aerodynamic vehicle five years ago, is taking a short leave of absence and will re-engage with the company in the new year. “We’ve got to be wholly focused on funding and getting the first 2e on the road.

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