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Odds for auto startups are incredibly high; can Tesla beat them?

Green Car Reports

economy comes not from large corporations but from small startup companies, as economic data shows. Much of the energy and growth in the U.S. By now, the model of a young, energetic entrepreneur with a bright idea who turns it into a world-changing business is well established.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Thats the beauty of the 2010 Aptera 2e electric vehicle — you can speed away from the scene and the cops wont know it, with just a quiet hum as the electric motor winds up and a feeling of satisfaction as the torque presses you deep into the seatback. she asks, pointing to the teardrop-shape prototype of the Aptera 2e were driving.

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Enthusiasm electric!

Electric Auto Association

On Saturday, January 28, over 150 members attended the official annual meeting and ride-and-drive at Aptera headquarters in Carlsbad, over 100 staying for dinner. Additionally, it is hoped that corporate and donor support will strengthen and a legacy program instituted. We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout.”

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. See also Hymotions comments on the subject. Aftermarket Conversion Sources Felix Kramers Prius converted by EnergyCS — click to see more photos of PHEV conversions.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of our engineers think we must go beyond lithium-ion," said Katsuaki Watanabe, president of the Toyota Motor Corporation, referring to what is now the leading battery technology for electric vehicles. ( New York Times ) 10/22/07 ".in told the Nikkei International Automotive Conference in Tokyo.

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