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

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in late 2010. "From what we have seen so far, [Chinese electric vehicle] technology is not that advanced" in terms of things like battery life, driving range and recharging, said Nick Reilly, head of GM Asia-Pacific operations, on Monday. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. Prius hybrid.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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before 2010. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. Apr 25 01:04 PM | Link | Reply HerrHansa 12 Comments A golf cart with a nice body, for more than the price of a decked out Mini. Think has established a U.S. Electric cars a still a joke.

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

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According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010. April 17, 2009 12:17 am Link New Toshiba Battery Recharges In 90 Seconds, Faster Than Gas Pump — hsr0601 Add your comments. Now add much cheaper materials and NiMH is now obsolete. link] — Adam Carter 11.

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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. Posted by: Unconvinced | Apr 13, 2009 8:00:43 PM November 2010 launch. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart.

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