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Oorja Protonics Introduces New Direct Methanol Fuel Cell On-Board Battery Charger

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Battery charge and power are maintained at high levels and the battery is not subject to heat damage caused during recharging. In August 2009, Nissan North America (NNA) deployed OorjaPacs for the 60 tugs at its Smyrna, Tenn., With a 4.5 The operating cost for the Model 1 is $0.18/kW-hour. assembly plant. Earlier post.).

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

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Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. Gasgoo.com | ?? | This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.,

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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market b y the end of 2009. It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle.

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

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 "The Volt is a case study. And that means it doesnt necessarily pay the rent. It actually consumes rent when its launched."

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