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Volkswagen unveils I.D. EV concept; 1st MEB-based vehicle, to launch in 2020; up to 373 miles

Green Car Congress

will be the first Volkswagen built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). MEB—Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”)—was conceived to support the development of a family of pure electric vehicles within brands and across the Group. The Active Info Display gives the driver great freedom.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X Review

Baua Electric

inch driver info screen, heated front seats, electric adjustment for the front seats and more. No spare wheel, though – just a tyre repair kit. Standard is LED exterior lighting, 20-inch wheels, keyless entry and push-button start, a 12.3-inch

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Posted by: Nido Info | Apr 14, 2009 12:45:31 PM wrong Howard. Forget the black helicopter conspiracies. Interesting in any case.

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