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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft). The BMW i8 accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.4

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Burbank Water and Power 2007 Prius by Energy CS, May 2007, (Burbank, CA).

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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First shown as a concept vehicle at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production car version of Mitsubishi i was introduced to the Japanese public in January 2006. The synchronous permanent magnetic motor with neodymium magnet weighs 108 lb (49 kg) and is water-cooled. Background. In its home market, the Mitsubishi i was a keijid?sha—a

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. link] This guy has a very nice looking conversion, he managed to do it for about 25k. Not to mention the parts you most definitely could sell from the running gear. Its a Lotus.

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30 millionth VW Golf rolls off assembly line in Wolfsburg

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Volkswagen moves from the Beetle to the Golf, converting from an air-cooled rear engine to a water-cooled front engine and from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. Golf IV (1997 to 2003). Golf V (2003 to 2008). l/100 km (62 mpg US). Production of the original Golf began in early 1974. l/100 km (73.5

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