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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

They make sightseeing vehicles, and they’d built an EV that resembled a Ford Model T,” Steiner said. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

They make sightseeing vehicles, and they’d built an EV that resembled a Ford Model T,” Steiner said. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. " Are you interested in our news stories? Gasgoo.com | ?? |

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). If the EV1 was viable (or even close) we would see Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc all with 80 mile cars right now.do New" technology is expensive. you see that?

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