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“My wife Mary, our son, and I carefully investigated the EV and company and eventually put down our money on a Signature One Hundred Roadster ,” he explained, adding that the car arrived in November, 2008. For the most part, the students drove the Teslas around campus, but often “They’d go out into the city streets as well,” Cox said. “I

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

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The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show. MidAmericans David Sokol, BYDs Wang, and company advisor Li Lu flew with Sokol from Detroit to Omaha so that Wang could meet Buffett in person. Revenues, which have grown by about 45% annually during the past five years, reached $4 billion in 2008.

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Karen’s model for Georg proved most valuable in simulating elevation, road terrain and other environmental factors that would potentially hinder the Tesla Roadster’s progress through different parts of the country. She also provided valuable support for the Midwest region of the U.S. in planning overnight charging locations and events.