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The New Tesla Cyberquad is Less Likely to Injure Your Kids

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Unfortunately, the toy had to be recalled for not meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, but it recently returned to the market with less chance of injury. Radio Flyer is responsible for the Cyberquad, which comes with a $1,900 price tag and is back on sale with no mention of the safety issues that plagued it before.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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This included oil changes and necessary repairs, but would exclude everything covered under recalls or warranty. Granted, a battery replacement would likely eclipse what you’d see in terms of normal repairs. This total only applies to the dollar amount paid out of pocket by the owner.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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The benefit of a higher voltage connector has nothing to do with the speed at which the battery will charge it has to do with the conductor size. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. The US standard is 120V@60hz the UK standard is 240V@50Hz.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. with battery suppliers A123Systems and EnerDel Inc. market b y the end of 2009.

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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: Michael | Apr 13, 2009 5:03:10 PM Battery and technology in the EV1 could not have made it in the market. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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