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When Bob Met Elon … and Chris

Revenge of the Electric Car

And while he seemed to be trying to create tension between Mr. Musk and Mr. Lutz, they didn’t seem to be buying into it. And while he seemed to be trying to create tension between Mr. Musk and Mr. Lutz, they didn’t seem to be buying into it. Tags: In the Media Production Diary Bob Lutz Detroit Elon Musk.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

The first wave of electric car buying is expected to begin around December, when Nissan introduces the Leaf, a five-passenger electric car that will have a range of 100 miles on a fully charged battery and be priced for middle-class families. When the president of the California Public Utilities Commission, Michael R.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

Once several thousand people get the opportunity to buy the likes of Nissan’s well made EV, the demand from the early adopters’ friends and family will expand exponentially. Of course, we need millions of plug-in hybrids, too, so more power to everyone contributing to that market. . Of this I am certain. billion. .

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Batteries not ready. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Lisa Lawn is also a big fan of electric transportation, and she follows the 2010 Aptera 2e to its new assembly plant in Vista, California. Photo by Scott Jacobs) (Enlarge photo) Lisa Lawn is ready to buy an EV right now. Tags: evdriven.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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: AJ | Apr 13, 2009 3:24:59 PM Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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