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Less is more with this ‘street-legal’ tiny Chinese electric SUV

Baua Electric

I’m not sure if you could really call it a legit SUV, but these fun-looking little Chinese electric vehicles might just be an interesting alternative to the car bloat clogging the streets of cities around the world. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. But safety isn’t your only problem.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters across the country participated in Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED ) throughout the month of April, and participation exceeded expectations seemingly everywhere. Programs were conducted in English, Spanish, and Manderin Chinese. Drive Electric Earth Day sets new records in attendance.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. They make sightseeing vehicles, and they’d built an EV that resembled a Ford Model T,” Steiner said.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. They make sightseeing vehicles, and they’d built an EV that resembled a Ford Model T,” Steiner said.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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.) Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. Now add much cheaper materials and NiMH is now obsolete.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

" President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart. Posted by: GSP | Apr 14, 2009 9:07:50 AM Funny, BYD (chinese) already came out with their version of the volt this year. GM cant do it but a 15 year old chinese car company can.now thats funny!

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