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Electric cars cause for safety alarm, warns chamber

Green Cars News

An Australian auto industry association is calling for a complete consultation into the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) following the controversy sparked by the deaths of three roof insulation installers. Tags: Electric cars chamber electrocute VACC.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

When he proposes steps to improve oil industry safety, we hope he won’t say, “Let’s make sure this never happens again.” We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). CAFE (L/100km) (cars / trucks). Cars (vehicles/1000 people). Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., 8.6 / 10.6.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What do car companies say about PHEVs? Just the opposite.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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