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OBA L5 e-auto

Electric Vehicles India

OBA L5 e-auto. An Uttar Pradesh based electric vehicles manufacturing industry OBA (Om Balajee Automobile India Pvt. is ready for its great launch of an electric auto Model L5 in the Indian market. The OBA aims to bring down the pollution levels in the country and moreover this e-auto offers low maintenance.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. The analysis shows that costs can skyrocket when the warranty and free maintenance periods are over. “The

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Accenture Study Finds Consumers Will Require More Than Fuel Savings From Hybrid and Electric Vehicles; Cost, Vehicle Dynamics, In-Vehicle Services

Green Car Congress

The global management consulting and technology services company suggests that while automakers are increasingly focused on addressing the demand for greater fuel efficiency and economy they should also address those areas that continue to influence the consumer. Selected Results from Accenture Global Auto Consumer Survey, March 2010.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. The MINI E will give its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19 and 20, 2008.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg. Now that’s funny! noise it makes.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. About $750 million is needed for near-term Volt development, according to the company. Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. rolls toward bankruptcy. and Chrysler. .&#

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