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Greenius On The Scene: Plug-In 2009

Creative Greenius

Here’s the Greenius with film director Chris Paine, Tesla owner, all around good guy, and the man behind “Who Killed The Electric Car.&# Chris spoke at the public panel this evening. He charges his Mini-E it from the power his rooftop solar system generates. His own EV runs on sunshine from the solar panels on his roof.

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Electric Car Salute to Al Gore in Oslo

Plugs and Cars

With the new solar PV on his Tennessee roof, he could do all his Carthage driving truly emitting no greenhouse gases, if, and only if, he drove an electric car. I'm hoping Governor Schwarzenegger takes the former VP and ally on global warming issues for a drive as soon as he takes delivery of his Tesla.

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GAC Aion Hyper GT introduced in China with 340 hp and swappable battery. Begins at 30,370 USD

Baua Electric

It’s going to compete with the BYD Seal, Xpeng P7, Neta S, Tesla Style 3, Emerging F7, Deepal SL03 and somewhat a batch of alternative opponents. What is going to backup the Hyper GT to get a playground beneath the solar? This automobile is aimed toward younger consumers. This commentary is somewhat tricky to end up or disprove.

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Partying with Plug In America

Revenge of the Electric Car

The party was totally sold out: 250 guests and two superb electric vehicle rockstars - GM’s newly released preproduction prototype Chevy Volt and a silver Tesla Roadster. But the speeches were the real highlight of the evening, delivered from a roof top overlooking the partygoers. Click here to see more photos from the party. ].

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First week with a Tesla

Revenge of the Electric Car

It had only been hours since I eased out of the Tesla dealership in West Los Angeles and already I had a date with the police. “This is the Tesla that I told you about. My first electric car, twelve years ago, turned me from a car-hater into a car-lover, and the Tesla only heats this up more. metro photos: M.Garfield.

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Interview with Chris Paine in the Whole Life Times

Revenge of the Electric Car

For his sequel, Paine’s been gauging the mood at the now-much-gloomier GM headquarters, visiting geothermal-powered and EV-friendly Iceland, and test driving his brand new Tesla in Los Angeles. Q: And you just got a Tesla. A: The Tesla is a beautiful car — I’ll give it that. Tags: interviews chris paine In the Media.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Power from optional solar cells on the roof will be used primarily to cool the car when its parked, but they could also partially recharge the battery. To go with its performance, the car carries a hefty price tag of $87,000. The Tesla Roadster can go 244 miles on a charge, but recharging it takes hours.