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Hurry up MG Cyberster and Tesla Roadster! New Polestar 6 electric drop-top a sell-out success

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The battery-powered Polestar 6 roadster has been heralded a huge success after the first batch of 500 cars were snapped up following its official debut in the US. More good news is it is also powered by the same dual-motor system making 650kW and 900Nm. READ MORE: Forget Tesla! 2026 Polestar 6 concept. Tesla Roadster.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

Since the Cube is 200 lbs heavier than the final body of the EV, it should be a bit quicker still. Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&#

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They think BYD has a shot at becoming the worlds largest automaker, primarily by selling electric cars, as well as a leader in the fast-growing solar power industry. His engineers investigate a wide array of technologies, from automobile air-conditioning systems that can run on batteries to the design of solar-powered streetlights.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV. BMW’s Oxfordplant is the sole source of the Mini so if an electric Mini goes intoproduction it will start there. to charge overnight. The electric Mini is unlikely to go into production in its present form.