Remove 2008 Remove Buy Remove Financing Remove Personal
article thumbnail

BYD Auto To Begin Sales of F3DM Plug-in to Individuals

Green Car Congress

BYD has sold more than 100 units to governments, banks and other institutions since it entered the market at the end of 2008. BYD dare not to open sales to the personal buyers without the subsidies from government.As However, the price at 149,800 per car nearly doubled the price of cars that run on conventional fuel.

BYD 199
article thumbnail

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5

Obama 150
article thumbnail

Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

For those that don’t know us, we have made it our mission since 2008 to help businesses and individuals make the successful transition to electric vehicles. I personally love this distinctive grid at the front, it really looks like it means business. Lease vs buy. Hello, i’m Ella Power from DriveElectric.

article thumbnail

A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Not what you think When the wrap finally comes off, though, I think there will be some surprise for anyone who had hopes of rushing out to a dealership to buy their first 100 m.p.g. Whats more, mainstream consumers wont be able to buy it when it comes to market. (Yes, still a few years away. car Because unlike the 100 m.p.g.

IDEA 57
article thumbnail

Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Where Can I Buy One? Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts!

Plug-in 30
article thumbnail

Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. "And I dont know how cars work.

BYD 62
article thumbnail

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Skip to Content Budget travel destinations for 2009 Autoblog AOL Autos Green Daily Gadling Engadget AutoblogGreen Autoblog Green Web Images Video News Local More → x Jobs Mapquest Movies Music Personals Shopping Travel Yellow Pages Send us a tip Contact us Advertise Corrections/Problems? Looking for a better auto insurance rate?

Minivan 46