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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Caroline Reichert, an RWE spokeswoman, noted that the idea here is to ensure that "a car can be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France." The "normal plug" idea doesnt neccessarily work dude. Neutral jakem @ Apr 19th 2009 5:21PM Thats only a better solution for people who have a garage at home.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I 5/17/06 "Plugin hybrids have a lot of promise, especially to displace oil consumption. He said he plans to discuss the idea with [Caroll] Shelby and [Lee] Iacocca. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable."

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

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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