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Killacycle World Record

Revenge of the Electric Car

Rider Scotty Pollacheck piloted the wickedly fast all electric A123Systems NanoPhosphate battery powered motorcycle down the quarter mile in only 7.89 seconds, ending with a top speed of 168 MPH. The motorcycle’s Hi-Torque Electric motor was adjusted to draw 1850 amps for this particular run.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Which electric-car developer counts former U. Tesla Motors. Coda popped onto the electric-vehicle stage in June 2009 as an offshoot of Miles Electric Vehicles, a maker of electric light trucks in China. Connect the investor to the electric-vehicle developer: A. Tesla Motor.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

Dual electric motors. 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Dual electric motors. 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 300 miles. Platinum: 280 miles. Electric can haul. Bumper-To-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles.

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Coda Automotive to Bring China-Built Electric Mid-size Sedan to California Market in 2010; New JV with Lishen for Automotive Li-ion Systems

Green Car Congress

Coda Automotive , a new company formed and developed under the stewardship of entrepreneur Miles Rubin (known for his marketing and sales of low-speed, electric fleet vehicles under the Miles Electric Vehicles brand), will introduce an affordable, full-performance all-electric sedan built by Hafei in China to the California market in 2010.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.