Revenge of the Electric Car

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Electric Cars: Yes We Will

Revenge of the Electric Car

Dateline: Washington, DC. The buzz is everywhere and completely electric in Washington DC this week. " advocates send the president-elect a message as his inaugural train passes south of Delaware on its way to Washington." Let’s welcome a wise new President and a bold new era!

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Send us your EV REVENGE stories

Revenge of the Electric Car

“Sure,&# you’re thinking, “must have been easy for that guy to convert a car- he works for a Space Center and is probably some kind of rocket scientist.&# Well our new friend Dalton Fetsch in Spokane, Washington, who was also inspired to convert his car after watching Who Killed the Electric Car? ,

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Nissan Leaf was a big feature of the Washington Auto Show last month, and the vehicle has been praised for its eco-friendly virtues. Nissan is committed to new fuel efficient green cars, expecting the market to fill 10 per cent of the auto industry by 2020. Companies news posted by Carla Windsor.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

&# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday.

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Driving Nissan’s Trial EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

However, the price range was news. Several other states are considering additional tax credits : Texas, Florida, Oregon and Washington, to name a few. Stay tuned… Tags: EV Economics Inside Track Production News Niss Nissan EV tax incentives. They are expecting this car to sell for $25K-$33K before tax incentives.

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. The most recent is the new ActiveE Concept, which was revealed at January’s Detroit Auto Show. BMW via Motor Authority].

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

Hans Greimel Automotive News July 6, 2009 - 12:01 am ET. “Customers have already been asking about the cars since the news broke about Nissan’s plans to build the car here in Tennessee.&#. In California, Nissan of Elk Grove owner John Driebe thinks Nissan has identified a powerful new market segment. Dealers excited.

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